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 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.
See also:
Safety systems
Display messages
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