2001 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 39

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 36 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Antitheft alarm system The antitheft alarm is automatically armed or disarmed with the remote control or any of your vehicle's keys by locking or unlocking the vehicle. The antitheft alarm is armed within approximately 10 seconds after locking the vehicle. A blinking lamp (1) indicates that the alarm is armed. Operation: Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when someone: • opens a door, • opens the trunk, • opens the hood, • opens the glove box, • attempts to raise the vehicle. The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of flashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm will sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if the activating element (a door, for example) is immediately closed. If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele Aid on page 130. Note: We recommend that you carry the flat key with you and keep it in a safe place (e.g. your wallet) so that it is always handy. Never leave the flat key in the vehicle. When you unlock the driver's door with the mechanical key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound. To cancel the alarm, insert the key in the steering lock or press transmit button Œ or ‹ on the key.