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If this is not the case, repeat the steps

above.

If the roller sunblind still cannot be moved

smoothly, contact a qualified specialist work‐

shop.

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Release the button immediately if

somebody becomes trapped.

or

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Press the button in any direction during

the automatic closing process.

The closing process is stopped.

Anti-theft protection

Function of the immobilizer

Adjusting the roller sunblind for the panor‐

amic roof

The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being

started without the correct SmartKey.

The immobilizer is automatically activated when

the ignition is switched off and deactivated when

the ignition is switched on.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the Smart‐

Key with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can

start the engine if a valid SmartKey has been left

inside the vehicle.

% In the event the engine cannot be started

(yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the

system is not operational. Contact an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or

1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

Requirements:

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The power supply is switched on.

If the roller sunblind cannot be moved smoothly,

re-adjust the roller sunblind.

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Pull the 3 button down repeatedly to the

point of resistance in the direction of arrow

1 until the roller sunblind is fully closed.

Pull and hold the 3 button for another

second.

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Check whether the roller sunblind can be

completely opened again.

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ATA (anti-theft alarm system)

Function of the ATA system

If the ATA system is armed, a visual and audible

alarm is triggered in the following situations:

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After pressing the start/stop button with the

SmartKey in the stowage compartment

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% When the Mercedes‑Benz emergency call

system is active and the alarm stays on for

more than 30 seconds, a message is auto‐

matically sent to the Customer Assistance

Center (/ page 392).

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When a door is opened

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When the tailgate is opened

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When the hood is opened

% In the case of severe battery discharging,

the anti-theft alarm system is automatically

deactivated to facilitate the next engine

start.

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When the interior motion sensor is triggered

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When the tow-away alarm is triggered

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Deactivating the ATA

The ATA system is armed automatically after

approximately ten seconds in the following situa‐

tions:

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Press the Ü, ß or p button on the

SmartKey.

Indicator lamp 1 flashes when the ATA system

or

is armed.

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After locking the vehicle with the SmartKey

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Press the start/stop button with the Smart‐

The ATA system is deactivated automatically in

the following situations:

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After locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO

Key in the stowage compartment

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After unlocking the vehicle with the Smart‐

Key

Deactivating the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:

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After unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS-

GO

Grasp the outside door handle with the

SmartKey outside the vehicle.

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Function of the tow-away alarm

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Function of the interior motion sensor

After unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS-

GO

When using HANDS-FREE ACCESS

% This function may not be available in all

countries.

An audible and visual alarm is triggered if an

alteration to your vehicle's angle of inclination is

detected while the tow-away alarm is armed.

When the interior motion sensor is activated, a

visual and audible alarm is triggered if move‐

ment is detected in the vehicle interior.

Information on detecting damage on a parked

vehicle (/ page 182).

The tow-away alarm is automatically armed after

approximately 60 seconds:

The interior motion sensor is activated automati‐

cally after approximately ten seconds:

Arming/disarming the tow-away alarm

Multimedia system:

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After locking the vehicle with the SmartKey

after locking the vehicle with the SmartKey

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5

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Settings

Quick Access

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After locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO

after locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO

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Activate or deactivate Tow-away Protection.

The tow-away alarm is only armed when the fol‐

lowing components are closed:

The interior motion sensor is only activated

when the following components are closed:

The tow-away alarm is armed again in the follow‐

ing cases:

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The doors

the doors

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The vehicle is unlocked again.

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The tailgate

the tailgate

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A door is opened.

The tow-away alarm is automatically deactiva‐

ted:

The interior motion sensor is automatically deac‐

tivated:

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The vehicle is locked again.

% If quick access is unavailable, select the

Vehicle submenu in the Settings main menu

to arm or disarm the tow-away alarm.

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After pressing the Ü or p button on

the SmartKey

after pressing the Ü or p button on

the SmartKey

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After pressing the start/stop button with the

after pressing the start/stop button with the

SmartKey in the stowage compartment

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after unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS-

GO

when using HANDS-FREE ACCESS

% If quick access is unavailable, select the

Vehicle menu under Settings to activate or

deactivate the interior motion sensor.

The following situations can lead to a false

alarm:

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moving objects such as mascots in the vehi‐

cle interior

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when the side window is open

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when the panoramic sliding sunroof is open

Activating/deactivating the interior motion

sensor

Multimedia system:

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5

©

Settings

Quick Access

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Activate or deactivate Interior Motion Sen-

sor.

The interior motion sensor is activated again in

the following cases:

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The vehicle is unlocked again.

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A door is opened.

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The vehicle is locked again.

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