How do I get my mercedes out of theft mode?
Method 1: Check your key and cylinder
- Step 1: Check your key fob battery.
- Step 2: Check your door lock cylinder.
- Step 3: Check that you are using the proper key to start your car.
- Step 1: Check for the anti-theft light.
- Step 2: Turn the ignition to the “on” position.
- Step 3: Check the anti-theft light again.
What is anti theft protection?
Anti-Theft Protection is a vehicle theft deterrent system designed to help deter potential thieves from stealing a vehicle, and provides consumer benefits in the event of a covered loss.
How does anti theft system work on Mercedes Benz?
It has nothing to do with the anti theft system in the car. When a COMAND unit is installed into a vehicle (whether during production or as a replacement) it is equipped with a PIN. This PIN will be associated to the VIN and relies on the communication network within the vehicle for validation.
Where do I find anti theft protection activated?
On the way to the cottage the Audio 20 screen displayed the message: Anti-Theft Protection Activated – Please visit your nearest Mercedes-Benz dealer. This message appeared on both the smaller dash display and the larger Audio 20 display. I could not access phone, radio, media, system or anything else.
How do I Turn on the anti theft light?
The way you do this is first to look at the dash to see if the anti-theft light is on. If it is, then put the key in the ignition and turn it to the on position. This is the position that activates the accessories such as your lights and radio. After doing this, you have to wait ten to fifteen minutes.
What happens if your anti theft system is not working?
Before getting into how to disable your anti-theft system when it is not working right, we will get into what it actually does. Your anti-theft system, like the name implies, is to prevent your car from being able to be stolen.