Anti-theft systems
Immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct key.
Activating the immobiliser
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Remove the key from the ignition lock.
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Deactivating the immobiliser
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Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
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ATA* (anti-theft alarm system)
The alarm is not switched off even if you close an open door again.
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To prime: lock the vehicle using the key.
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Indicator lamp flashes. The alarm system is primed after approximately 15 seconds.
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To deactivate: unlock the vehicle using the key.
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Switching off the alarm
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Insert the key into the ignition lock.
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The alarm is switched off.
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Press the 
or  button on the key.
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The alarm is switched off.
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Tow-away protection*
An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while tow-away protection is primed. This is the case if the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for example.
Priming tow-away protection
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Lock the vehicle using the key.
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Tow-away protection is primed after approximately 30 seconds.
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Deactivating tow-away protection
Tow-away protection is automatically deactivated when you unlock your vehicle using the key.
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is being transported
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is being loaded, e.g. onto a ferry or car transporter
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is being parked on a movable surface, e.g. split-level garages
This will prevent false alarms.
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Remove the key from the ignition lock.
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Press button .
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Indicator lamp  lights up briefly.
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Lock the vehicle using the key.
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Tow-away protection remains deactivated until the vehicle is unlocked and locked again.
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Interior motion sensor*
If the interior motion sensor is switched on, a visual and audible alarm is triggered if your vehicle is locked and movement is detected in the vehicle interior. This is the case, for example, if someone breaks the side windows of your vehicle or reaches into the vehicle's interior.
Priming the interior motion sensor
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Make sure that:
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the side windows are closed
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the panorama louvred sliding sunroof* is closed
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you do not leave anything, e.g. mascots, hanging on the rear-view mirror or on the grab handles on the roof lining.
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This will prevent false alarms.
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Lock the vehicle using the key.
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The interior motion sensor is primed after approximately 30 seconds.
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Deactivating the interior motion sensor
Deactivate the interior motion sensor if you lock your vehicle and:
This will prevent false alarms.
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Remove the key from the ignition lock.
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Press button .
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Indicator lamp flashes briefly.
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Lock the vehicle using the key.
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The interior motion sensor remains deactivated until the vehicle is unlocked and locked again.
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