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311 Practical hints
What to do if …
Left display
Right display
Possible cause
Possible solution
F
Key
not recognized!
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is
not recognized while the engine is
running because
the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* is not in the vehi-
cle
there is strong radio-frequency
interference
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Search for the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
or continue to operate the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
Otherwise the vehicle cannot be centrally
locked nor can the engine be started again af-
ter the engine is stopped.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is
momentarily not recognized.
Change the position of the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* in the vehicle.
Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey if
necessary.
F
Key
still
in vehicle!
A SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* left
in the vehicle was recognized while
locking the vehicle from the out-
side.
Take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* out of
the vehicle.
.
3rd brake light
The high mounted brake lamp is
malfunctioning.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Brake lamp
Left
Back-up
lamp on!
The left brake lamp is malfunction-
ing. A backup bulb has been
brought into use.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
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325 Practical hints
Locking/unlocking in an emergency
Locking/unlocking in an emergency
Unlocking the vehicle
If you are unable to unlock the driver’s
door using the SmartKey, open the door
using the mechanical key.
1Mechanical key locking tab
2Mechanical key
Move locking tab 1 direction of arrow
and slide the mechanical key 2 out of
the housing.Unlocking the driver’s door
1Unlocking
2Locking
Unlock the door with the mechanical
key. To do so, push the mechanical key
in the lock until it stops and turn it to
the left.
iUnlocking your vehicle with the me-
chanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do
one of the following:
Press button Œ or ‹on the
SmartKey.
Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button (
page 33).
Grasp the outside door handle (ve-
hicles with KEYLESS-GO* only).
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326 Practical hintsLocking/unlocking in an emergencyUnlocking the trunk
A minimum height clearance of
6.2 ft (1.89 m) is required to open the
trunk lid.
If you are unable to unlock the trunk with
the SmartKey, open the trunk with the me-
chanical key.
The handle is located above the rear li-
cense plate recess.Trunk lid lock1Unlocking
2Handle
Insert the mechanical key into the
trunk lid lock.
Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position 1 and hold it in this
position.
Pull the trunk lid handle 2 and lift lid.Unlocking interior storage compart-
ments
Locking storage areas in the passenger
compartment include:
the glove box
the storage compartment under the
armrest
the rear storage compartments
If these cannot be unlocked by means of
the SmartKey, the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*, or the central locking but-
ton, use the mechanical key to open the
glove box.
iUnlocking your vehicle with the me-
chanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do
one of the following:
Press button Œ or ‹on the
SmartKey.
Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button (
page 33).
Grasp the outside door handle (ve-
hicles with KEYLESS-GO* only).
iThe storage compartment under the
armrest and the rear storage compart-
ments can only be unlocked at the
glove box lock using the mechanical
key.
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327 Practical hints
Locking/unlocking in an emergency
1Separately unlock storage compart-
ments
2Centrally lock/unlock storage com-
partments
3Separately lock storage compartments
Slide mechanical key out of SmartKey
housing (
page 325).
Insert the mechanical key into the
glove box lock and turn it to
position2.
All storage compartments are now un-
locked.
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical
key as follows:
Close the passenger door and the trunk
lid.
Press the central locking switch in the
center console (
page 105).
Check to see whether the locking knob
on the passenger door is still visible. If
necessary push it down manually.
Slide the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey.
Lock the driver’s door with the me-
chanical key.
Lowering the load assist manually
If the load assist feature does not fully low-
er the retractable hardtop into the trunk
compartment and you are unable to close
the trunk lid, follow the instructions below.
1Hex-socket wrench
2Locking screw
Remove the trunk floor from the trunk.
Lift up the lid located at the lower left
side of the trunk.
Have a second person lift and hold the
retracted hardtop.
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328 Practical hintsLocking/unlocking in an emergency
Using the hex-socket wrench provided
in the vehicle tool kit, carefully turn the
locking screw 2 approximately one
quarter turn.
Hook luggage cover into holders
(page 185).
Let go of the hardtop.
It should gradually lower into the trunk.
When top is completely lowered, return
locking screw 2 to its original posi-
tion.
Close the lid.
Replace the trunk floor.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.Replacing batteries in the SmartKey/
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
If the batteries in the SmartKey or the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are dis-
charged, the vehicle can no longer be
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to
have the batteries replaced at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.SmartKey
1Mechanical key
2Battery compartment
Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
!Do not overtighten the screw.
Warning!
G
Keep the batteries out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
iWhen replacing batteries, always re-
place both batteries. The required re-
placement batteries are available at
any Mercedes-Benz Center.
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329 Practical hints
Locking/unlocking in an emergency
Remove mechanical key (
page 325).
Insert the mechanical key1in side
opening and push gray slide.
The battery compartment is unlatched.
Pull battery compartment2out of the
SmartKey housing in direction of ar-
row.
Remove the batteries.
3Battery
4Contact spring
Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat-
teries under the contact spring with the
plus (+) side facing up.
Return battery compartment into hous-
ing until it locks into place.SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
1Battery
2Tilt battery up
3Mechanical key
Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
iThe required replacement batteries are
available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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330 Practical hintsLocking/unlocking in an emergency
Remove mechanical key (
page 325).
Insert the mechanical key in side open-
ing and push gray slide.
The battery compartment is unlatched.
Pull the battery compartment out of the
SmartKey housing.
Using mechanical key3, apply pres-
sure to position 2.
Battery 1 tilts up slightly.
Pull battery 1 out in direction of ar-
row.
Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat-
teries under the contact spring with the
plus (+) side facing up.
Return battery compartment into hous-
ing until it locks into place.
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334 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for front lamps
1Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
2Low beam lamp cover (Xenon or
Bi-Xenon* lamp). Do not remove.
3High beam lamp coverReplacing front turn signal bulb
Switch off the lights.
Open the hood (
page 253).
Twist bulb socket 1 counterclockwise
and pull out.
Push bulb into socket, turn counter-
clockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push and
twist clockwise.
Reinsert bulb socket in lamp and twist
clockwise.Replacing high beam bulbs
1High beam bulbs
2Locking mechanism
3Parking and standing lamps
Switch off the lights.
Open the hood (
page 253).
Press ends of headlamp cover tab to-
gether and remove cover.
Pull electrical connector off.
Turn locking mechanism 2 counter-
clockwise and take out the bulb.
Insert the new bulb so that the base lo-
cates in the recess on the holder.
Warning!
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Do not remove the cover for the Xenon or
Bi-Xenon* headlamp. Because of high volt-
age in Xenon and Bi-Xenon* lamps, it is dan-
gerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that
you have such work done by a qualified
technician.
