2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 Function Battery

37 Getting started
Unlocking
For information on starting the engine us-
ing the SmartKey, see “Starting with the
SmartKey” (
page 50).SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-
ton on the gear selector lever corresponds
to turning the SmartKey to the various
starter switch positions.
If you firmly depress the brake pedal dur-
ing pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button, the engine starts automatically.
iWhen you switch on the ignition, the in-
dicator and warning lamps (except low
beam headlamp indicator lamp, high
beam headlamp indicator lamp, and
turn signal indicator lamps unless acti-
vated) in the instrument cluster come
on. The indicator and warning lamps
(except low beam headlamp indicator
lamp, high beam headlamp indicator
lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps if
activated) should go out when the en-
gine is running. This indicates that the
respective systems are operational.iThe SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in position P.
!If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter switch, the starter battery may
not be sufficiently charged.

Check the battery and charge it if
necessary (
page 452).


Get a jump start (
page 454).
To prevent accelerated battery dis-
charge or a completely discharged bat-
tery, always remove the SmartKey from
the starter switch when the engine is
not in operation.
iThe function of the SmartKey overrules
the KEYLESS-GO function.

52 Getting startedDriving
Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
(page 51) once.
The engine starts if the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle.
Diesel engine:

Make sure the gear selector lever is set
toP.

Depress the brake pedal during the
starting procedure. Do not depress ac-
celerator.
The gear selector lever lock is released.

Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
(page 51) once.
The engine begins to preglow and will
start automatically.
If the engine is at operating temperature,
the preglow indicator lampq may not
stay on and you can start the engine with-
out preglowing:

Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
(page 51) until the engine is running.Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:

If you are starting the engine with the
SmartKey, turn SmartKey in starter
switch to position0 and repeat starting
procedure.

If you are starting the engine with
KEYLESS-GO: Close any doors that
may be open to allow for better detec-
tion of the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO.
Or:
Start the engine with the SmartKey as
radio signals from another source may
be interfering with the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO.

Repeat the starting procedure
(page 50). Remember that extended
starting attempts can drain the battery.

Get a jump start (
page 454).If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a mal-
function in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.

Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.


106 Controls in detailIn the “Controls in detail” section you will
find detailed information on how to oper-
ate the equipment installed on your vehi-
cle. 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 34)
and (
page 62).
SmartKey
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
SmartKeys, each with remote control and
a removable mechanical key. The locking
tabs for the mechanical key portion of the
two SmartKeys are a different color to help
distinguish each key unit.
The SmartKey provides an extended oper-
ating range. To prevent theft, however, it is
advisable to only unlock the vehicle when
you are in close proximity to it.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks

the doors


the trunk


the fuel filler flap
SmartKey with remote control1‹ Lock button
2Š Unlock button for the trunk
3Mechanical key locking tab
4ΠUnlock button
5Battery check lamp
6Â Panic button (
page 91)

108 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingFactory settingGlobal unlocking

Press buttonŒ.

All turn signal lamps flash once.


An acoustic signal sounds once
(if equipped and feature activated).


The locking knobs in the doors
move up.


The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.
The vehicle will lock again automatically
and reactivate the anti-theft alarm system
within approximately 40 seconds of un-
locking if:


neither a door nor the trunk is opened


the SmartKey is not inserted in the
starter switch


the central locking switch is not acti-
vatedGlobal locking

Press button‹.

All turn signal lamps flash three
times.


An acoustic signal sounds three
times (if equipped and feature acti-
vated).


The locking knobs in the doors
move down.


The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
Selective setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the SmartKey so that
pressingŒ only unlocks the driver’s
door and the fuel filler flap.

Press and hold buttonsŒ and‹
simultaneously for about 5 seconds un-
til battery check lamp5 (
page 106)
flashes twice.
The SmartKey will then function as fol-
lows:
iYou can also open and close the power
windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* or
tilt/sliding panel* using the SmartKey
(page 234).
iYour vehicle may be equipped with an
acoustic lock and unlock confirmation
signal feature. If your vehicle is
equipped with this feature and the fea-
ture is activated, an acoustic signal will
sound when the vehicle is locked or un-
locked using the SmartKey.
To determine whether or not your vehi-
cle is equipped with this feature, con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. If equipped and you wish to ac-
tivate or deactivate the feature, or ad-
just its signal volume, also contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

109 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap
Press buttonΠonce.

All turn signal lamps flash once.


An acoustic signal sounds once
(if equipped and feature activated).
For more information, see “Factory
setting” (
page 108).


The locking knob in the driver’s
door moves up.


The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.
Global unlocking

Press buttonΠtwice.

All turn signal lamps flash once.


An acoustic signal sounds once
(if equipped and feature activated).


The locking knobs in the doors
move up.


The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.Global locking

Press button‹.

All turn signal lamps flash three
times.


An acoustic signal sounds three
times (if equipped and feature acti-
vated).


The locking knobs in the doors
move down.


The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
Restoring to factory setting

Press and hold buttonsŒ and‹
simultaneously for about 6 seconds un-
til battery check lamp5 (
page 106)
flashes twice.
!If you can no longer lock or unlock the
vehicle with the SmartKey, then either
the batteries in the SmartKey are dis-
charged, the SmartKey is malfunction-
ing or the vehicle battery is drained.

Check the batteries in the
SmartKey (
page 110) and re-
place them if necessary
(
page 431).


Use the mechanical key to unlock
the driver’s door (
page 426) and
the trunk (
page 427).


Use the mechanical key to lock the
driver’s door (
page 426) and the
trunk (
page 128).


Have the vehicle battery and the
battery connections checked.
If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.

111 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come
with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO,
each with remote control and a removable
mechanical key. The locking tabs for the
mechanical key portion of the two Smart-
Keys with KEYLESS-GO are a different col-
or to help distinguish each SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO unit.
The function of the SmartKey overrules the
KEYLESS-GO function.
The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated
into the SmartKey. On these vehicles, the
validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
is checked every time you pull an outside
door handle.
If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid,
your vehicle unlocks

the doors


the trunk


the fuel filler flap
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO 1‹ Lock button
2Š Unlock button for the trunk
3Mechanical key locking tab
4ΠUnlock button
5Battery check lamp
6Â Panic button (
page 91)
iWhen any outside door handle other
than the driver’s outside door handle is
pulled, the vehicle is centrally un-
locked.
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. It is possible for children
to open a locked door from the inside, which
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.!To prevent possible malfunction, avoid
exposing the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO to high levels of electro-
magnetic radiation.

115 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Selective setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO so when you pull the driver’s
outside door handle, only the driver’s door
and the fuel filler flap unlocks.
Press and hold buttonsŒ and‹
simultaneously for about 5 seconds un-
til battery check lamp5 (
page 111)
flashes twice.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO will
then function as follows:Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap

Pull the driver’s outside door handle.

All turn signal lamps flash once.


An acoustic signal sounds once
(if equipped and feature activated).
For more information, see “Factory
setting” (
page 114).


The locking knob in the driver’s
door moves up.


The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.Global unlocking

Pull any outside door handle other than
the driver’s outside door handle.

All turn signal lamps flash once.


An acoustic signal sounds once
(if equipped and feature activated).


The locking knobs in the doors
move up.


The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.

116 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingGlobal locking
Press lock button on an outside door
handle (
page 64) or lock button at
trunk lid (page 117).


All turn signal lamps flash three
times.


An acoustic signal sounds three
times (if equipped and feature acti-
vated).


The locking knobs in the doors
move down.


The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
Restoring to factory setting

Press and hold buttonsŒ and‹
simultaneously for about 6 seconds un-
til battery check lamp5 (
page 111)
flashes twice.Checking the batteries

Press button‹ orŒ.
Battery check lamp5 (
page 111)
comes on briefly to indicate that the
SmartKey batteries are in order.
!If you can no longer lock or unlock the
vehicle with the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO, then the batteries in the
SmartKey are discharged, the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is mal-
functioning or the vehicle battery is
drained.

Check the batteries in the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
(page 116) and replace them if
necessary (
page 431).


Use the mechanical key to unlock
the driver’s door (
page 426) and
the trunk (
page 427).


Use the mechanical key to lock the
driver’s door (
page 426) and the
trunk (
page 128).


Have the vehicle battery checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is
malfunctioning, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
!If battery check lamp5 does not
come on briefly during check, then the
SmartKey batteries are discharged.
Replace the batteries (
page 431).
You can obtain the required batteries
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
iIf the batteries are checked within sig-
nal range of the vehicle, pressing the
button‹ orŒ will lock or unlock
the vehicle accordingly.