Mercedes-Benz E-Class: ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed and you open:
- a door
- the vehicle with the mechanical key
- the trunk lid/tailgate
- the hood
The alarm is not switched off, even if you close the open door that has triggered it, for example.
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.
Indicator lamp 1 flashes. The alarm system is armed after approximately 15 seconds.
•► To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
•► To stop the alarm using the SmartKey: insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
•► Press the or
button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
•► 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
•► Press the Start/Stop button on the
dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside
the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct SmartKey. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The engine can be starte ...Opening/closing
...See also:
Navigation
This display is used for the OnStar
or Navigation System Turn-by-Turn
guidance. See OnStar Overview or the navigation manual,
if the vehicle has navigation, for
more information. ...
Gear position indicator setting (MT models)
The gear position indicator light can be activated or deactivated by performing
the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.
2. Press the trip knob to show “ ...
Arming the engine immobiliser
The engine immobiliser is armedautomatically a short time after you haveswitched the ignition off.
The indicator in the instrument cluster willflash to confirm that the system isoperating. ...