Mercedes-Benz GLC : Anti-theft protection / Function of the interior motion sensor

This function may not be available in all countries.

When the interior motion sensor is armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered if movement is detected in the vehicle interior.

The interior motion sensor is armed automatically after approximately ten seconds:

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

The interior motion sensor is only armed when the following components are closed:

  • Doors
  • Tailgate

The interior motion sensor is automatically deactivated:

  • After pressing the Mercedes-Benz GLC. Function of the interior motion sensor or Mercedes-Benz GLC. Function of the interior motion sensor button on the SmartKey
  • After pressing the start/stop button with the SmartKey in the storage compartment
  • After unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESSGO
  • When using HANDS-FREE ACCESS

The following situations can lead to a false alarm:

  • Moving objects such as mascots in the vehicle interior
  • When the side window is open
  • When the panoramic sliding sunroof is open

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