ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

alarm system is armed and you open:
• a door
• the vehicle with the mechanical key
• the trunk lid
• the hood

The alarm is not switched off, even if you close the open door that has triggered it, for example.

seconds, the emergency call system If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, the emergency call system mbrace (USA only) or TELE AID (Canada only) initiates a call to the Customer Assistance Center automatically. The emergency call system initiates the call provided that:
• you have subscribed to the mbrace/TELE AID service.
• the mbrace/TELE AID service has been activated properly.
• the required mobile phone, power supply and GPS are available.

To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey

or KEYLESS-GO. To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp 1 flashes. The alarm system is armed after approximately 30 seconds.
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO. To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
ignition lock. To stop the alarm using the SmartKey: insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.

or

button on the Press the button on the or SmartKey. button on the SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.

The To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO: grasp the outside door handle. The SmartKey must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside Press the Start/Stop button on the dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.

    See also:

    Tow-starting (emergency starting)
    Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be started by tow-starting. This could otherwise damage the transmission. ...

    Hydroplaning
    If water has accumulated to a certain depth on the road surface, there is a danger of hydroplaning occurring, even if: • you drive at low speeds. • the tires have adequate tread depth. For this ...

    Preparing the vehicle
    Stop the vehicle as far away as possible from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level ground. Switch on the hazard warning lamps. Firmly depress the parking brake. Bring the front wheels ...