Mercedes-Benz GLC : Anti-theft protection / Function of the tow-away alarm

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.

The tow-away alarm is automatically armed after approximately 60 seconds:

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

The tow-away alarm is only armed when the following components are closed:

  • Doors
  • Tailgate

The tow-away alarm is automatically deactivated:

  • After pressing the Mercedes-Benz GLC. Function of the tow-away alarm or Mercedes-Benz GLC. Function of the tow-away alarm 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

Information on collision detection on a parked vehicle.

    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...

    Arming/disarming the tow-away alarm

    Multimedia system: Settings Quick Access Arm or disarm Tow-away Protection. The tow-away alarm is armed again in the following cases: The vehicle is unlocked again...

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