Mercedes-Benz GLC : Anti-theft protection / 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:

• When a door is opened
• When the tailgate is opened
• When the hood is opened
• When the interior motion sensor is triggered
• When the tow-away alarm is triggered

The ATA system is armed automatically after approximately ten seconds in the following situations:

• After locking the vehicle with the SmartKey
• After locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO

Indicator lamp flashes when the ATA system is armed.

The ATA system is deactivated automatically in the following situations:

• After unlocking the vehicle with the Smart‐ Key
• After unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO
• After pressing the start/stop button with the SmartKey in the storage compartment

When the Mercedes‑Benz emergency call system is active and the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, a message is automatically sent to the Customer Assistance Center.

In the case of severe battery discharging, the anti-theft alarm system is automatically deactivated to facilitate the next engine start.

Deactivating the ATA

Press the , or button on the SmartKey.

or

Press the start/stop button with the Smart-Key in the stowage compartment

Deactivating the alarm using KEYLESS-GO

Grasp the outside door handle with the SmartKey outside the vehicle.