2005 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 key

83 Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
Activating
Removing the key from the steering lock
activates the immobilizer.
Deactivating
Turning the key in the steering lock to
position2 (
page 33) deactivates the im-
mobilizer.
Anti-theft alarm system
Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone:

opens a door


opens the liftgate


opens the hood
The alarm will stay on even if the activating
element (a door, for example) is immedi-
ately closed.
The alarm system will also be triggered
when


someone attempts to raise the vehicle


unlocking and opening the driver’s
door with the mechanical keyArming the alarm system
The alarm system is armed after locking
the vehicle with the remote control. The
turn signal lamps flash three times to indi-
cate that the alarm system is activated. A
red indicator lamp in the center console
will flash after approximately 10 seconds
when the alarm system is completely
armed (
page 27).
iIn case the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle’s battery is charged),
the system is not operational. Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
iIf the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, a call to the Response
Center is initiated automatically by the
Tele Aid* system (
page 174) provid-
ed Tele Aid service was subscribed to
and properly activated, and that neces-
sary cellular service and GPS coverage
are available.

85 Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Arming tow-away alarm and glass
breakage sensor
When you lock your vehicle, the tow-away
and glass breakage sensor alarm is auto-
matically armed.
Disarming tow-away alarm and glass
breakage sensor
To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm
feature, switch off the tow-away alarm and
glass breakage sensor before towing the
vehicle, or when parking on a surface sub-
ject to movement, such as a ferry or auto
train.Vehicles with trip computer*
The buttons are located in the overhead
control panel.
1Reset button
2Mode button
3Display
4Glass breakage sensor

Turn key in steering lock to position2
(page 33).

Return key to position0 and remove it
from the steering lock.

Within 30 seconds press button1
or2.
The display shows
OFF
.

Exit vehicle and lock vehicle with
remote control (
page 32).
The tow-away alarm and glass breakage
sensor remain switched off until the key is
inserted in steering lock and turned to
position1.

86 Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsVehicles without trip computer*
The buttons are located in the overhead
control panel.
1Switching off tow-away alarm and glass
breakage sensor

Turn key in steering lock to position2
(page 33).

Return key to position0 and remove it
from the steering lock.

Within 30 seconds press button1 on
the right or left side.

Exit vehicle and lock vehicle with
remote control (
page 32).
The tow-away alarm and glass breakage
sensor remain switched off until the key is
inserted in steering lock and turned to
position1.Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm:

Switch on ignition (
page 33).
or

Press theŒ or ‹button on the
remote control.
The alarm is canceled.

88 Controls in detailIn the “Controls in detail” section you will
find detailed information on how to oper-
ate the equipment installed in your vehicle.
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions of your vehicle, this section will
be of particular interest to you.
To quickly familiarize yourself with the ba-
sic functions of the vehicle, refer to the
“Getting started” section of this manual.
The corresponding page numbers are
given at the beginning of each segment.Locking and unlocking
For more information on locking and un-
locking, see “Getting started” (
page 31)
and (
page 55).
Remote control with folding key
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
remote controls with folding key.
The remote control provides an extended
operating range. To prevent theft,
however, it is advisable to only unlock the
vehicle when you are in close proximity to
it.
The key centrally locks and unlocks:

the doors


the liftgate


the fuel filler flap
Remote control with folding key1ÂPanic button (
page 75)
2ŒUnlock button
3‹Lock button
4Release button for key
5ŠUnlock button for liftgate

89 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Unlocking
Global unlocking
Press buttonΠtwice.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.
The anti-theft alarm system is switched
off.
The vehicle will lock again automatically
and reactivate the anti-theft alarm system
within approximately 40 seconds of
unlocking if:


neither door nor liftgate is opened


the key is not inserted in the starter
switch


the central locking switch is not
activatedUnlocking the driver’s door and fuel
filler flap

Press buttonΠonce.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
locking knob in the driver’s door moves
up. The anti-theft alarm system is
switched off.
Unlocking the liftgate

Press buttonŠ.
Only the liftgate unlocks.
Locking

Press button‹ once.
All turn signal lamps flash three times
to indicate that all doors, the liftgate
and the fuel filler flap are locked. The
anti-theft alarm system is activated.
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock, and lock your ve-
hicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip-
ment may cause an accident and / or seri-
ous personal injury.!To prevent possible malfunction, avoid
exposing the remote control to high
levels of electromagnetic radiation.iIf the key is inserted in the steering
lock, the vehicle cannot be locked or
unlocked with the remote control.

90 Controls in detailLocking and unlocking
Loss of remote control with folding key
If you lose a remote control or the folding
key, you should do the following:
Have the remote control deactivated
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.

Report the loss of the remote control or
the folding key immediately to your car
insurance company.

If necessary have the mechanical lock
replaced.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center will be glad to supply you
with a replacement.
Opening the doors from the inside
You can open a locked door from the in-
side. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
1Locking knob
2Inside door handle
Front doors
Pull on door handle2 on the respec-
tive front door to open door.
If door was locked, locking knob1 will
move up.
!If you can no longer lock or unlock the
vehicle with the remote control, then
the batteries in the remote control are
discharged, the remote control is mal-
functioning or the vehicle battery is
drained.

Check the batteries in the remote
control and replace them if neces-
sary (
page 273).


Use the folding key to unlock or
lock the driver’s door as required
(page 268).


Lock the liftgate if necessary from
inside (
page 91).


Check the vehicle battery
(page 272).


Synchronize the remote control
(page 273).
If the remote control is malfunctioning,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.

91 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Rear doors
Pull up locking knob1 on the respec-
tive rear door.

Pull on door handle2 on the respec-
tive rear door to open door.
Opening the liftgate
Opening the liftgate from outside
A minimum height clearance of 7 ft
(2.15 m) is required to open the liftgate.
The handle is located above the rear
license plate recess.
1Grip molding
2Handle
The vehicle must be unlocked.
Pull on handle2.

Swing the liftgate upward by using the
grip molding1.Opening the liftgate from inside
A minimum height clearance of 7 ft
(2.15 m) is required to open the liftgate.
The release lever is located on the inside of
the liftgate.
1Release lever
2Catch

To unlock the liftgate, move the
catch2 to the right.
iIf the vehicle has previously been
locked from the outside using the
remote control, opening a door from
the inside will trigger the alarm.
To cancel the alarm, do one of the
following:

Switch on the ignition by turning
the key in the steering lock to
position2.


Press the‹ or Œbutton on
the remote control.
!Always make sure that there is suffi-
cient overhead clearance.


92 Controls in detailLocking and unlocking
Pull release lever1 down and swing
liftgate upward.
Closing the liftgate
1Recessed grip
2Grip molding

Pull down on recessed grip1.

Close liftgate by using grip molding2.
!Always make sure that there is suffi-
cient overhead clearance.iTo lock the liftgate, move the catch2
to the left.
Warning!
G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the lift-
gate opening when closing the liftgate. Be
especially careful when small children are
around.
Do not close the liftgate from the inside by
pulling on the handle.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock and lock the vehi-
cle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle. Children could open the liftgate
from inside, which could result in an acci-
dent and / or serious personal injury.
Warning!
G
Only drive with the liftgate closed as exhaust
fumes may enter the vehicle interior.iDo not place the key in the cargo com-
partment. You may lock yourself out.iIf the vehicle was previously centrally
locked, the liftgate lid will lock auto-
matically when closed. The turn signals
will flash three times to confirm lock-
ing.