Anti-theft alarm system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Activating/deactivating
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The anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people
trying to break into the vehicle.
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to only as alarm).
When is the alarm triggered?
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Opening the bonnet.
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Opening the boot lid.
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Opening the doors.
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Manipulation of the ignition lock.
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Vehicle inclination » page 55.
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Movement in the vehicle » page 55.
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Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
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Uncoupling the trailer » page 158, Driving with a trailer.
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Unlocking of the vehicle door with the key (if the key is not then inserted
within 15 s in the ignition and the ignition is not turned on).
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is switched off by unlocking the vehicle or switching on the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors
and the sliding/tilting roof are locked in order to ensure the full functionality of
the anti-theft alarm system.
Note
The working life of the alarm siren is 5 years.
Activating/deactivating
Read and observe on page 55 first.
Activating
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 sec-
onds after the vehicle is locked.
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
30 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the safelock system
or anti-theft alarm system will be switched on. This function is intended to
prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
Deactivating
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated automatically after the vehicle is
unlocked. If the vehicle is not opened within 30 seconds, the anti-theft alarm
system is automatically activated again.
The alarm system is also deactivated if you unlock the driver door using the
key within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
Note
You can switch the audible signalling of the activation of the warning system
on and off in the Maxi DOT display in the menu item ATA confirm » page 45.
Interior monitor and towing protection
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Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
Read and observe on page 55 first.
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and then triggers the
alarm.
The tow-away protection triggers the alarm if a vehicle is registered as being
on an inclination.
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Unlocking and opening
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