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Trunk Lid Release Switch
The switch is located on the center console. A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft (1.8 m) is required to open
the trunk lid. To open the trunk, the vehi cle must be parked and unlocked. Pull up on switch until trunk lid is open.
The indicator lamp remains on with trunk lid open.
Notes:
With vehicle centrally locked, the trunk can also be opened by using the remote control. Press button. The trunk lid
cannot
be released by the switch when previously locked separat ely with the mechanical key. To open, refer to Trunk,
separately
locked (in Index).
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Garage Door Opener
1. Remote control transmitter located on driver side sun visor
2. Portable remote control transmitter
Warning !
When programming a garage door opener, the door moves up or down. When programming or operating
the remote control make sure there is no possib ility of anyone being harmed by the moving door.
The visor remote control is capable of operati ng up to three separately controlled objects.
Notes:
Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible wi th the integrated opener. If you should experience
difficulties
with programming the transmitter, contact your authoriz ed Mercedes-Benz dealer or call Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (in the U.S.A. only) at 1-800-FOR- MERCedes. For operation in the USA only: This devise
complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void
the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
Programming or reprogramming the remote control:
1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
2. Press and hold one button of the remote control located on the sun visor until its control light begins to flash at a
rate of about once a second. Continue holding down the button.
Note:
The light blinks immediately if the remote control is being programmed for the first time, or if its memory was
previously erased. If you are re programming a previously used button, the light will flash afte r about 20 seconds.
3. Hold end opposite to battery of portable remote contro l against the sun visor transmitter to be programmed. While
still holding down the button on the transmitter on the sun visor, press down the button on your portable remote
control, until the sun visor remote control light starts to flash rapidly. This means that the integrated remote control
has accepted the frequency and code of the portable transmitter.
4. If you wish, repeat the procedure for each remaining button.
Operation of remote control:
1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
2. Select and press the appropriate button (1, 2 or 3) to ac tivate the remote controlled device. The remote control
transmitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed - up to 20 seconds.
Erasing the remote control memory:
1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
2. Simultaneously holding down buttons 1 and 3 for approximatel y 20 seconds, or until the control light blinks rapidly,
will erase the code s of all three channels.
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Electronic Main Key Remote Control
1. Transmit buttons
2. Lamp for battery check and function control
Checking Batteries:
If one of the transmit buttons is pressed, the function contro l lamp briefly illuminates - indicating that the batteries
are in order. Change batteries if the function control lamp does not come on.
Changing Batteries:
Move lock (1) in direction of right arrow and slide out mechanical key (2, left arrow). Insert mechanical key (2) in
side opening (3). Press briefly (do not use ke y as lever) to release battery compartment.
Remove mechanical key.
Lift battery compartment (4) slightly in direction of arrow (5) and remove in direction of arrow (6). Change batteries
(7), inserting new ones under contact spring (8) with plus (+) side facing up. Return battery compartment into housing
until locked in place.
Important !
Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of batteries is the
preferred method of disposal. For disposal, please fo llow manufacturer's recommendation on battery package.
Replacement battery: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.
Synchronizing Remote Control:
The remote control may have to be resynchronized, if t he vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked. To synchronize
insert electronic key in steering lock. The remote control should once again be operational.
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