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100 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSelective setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO so when you, grasp the driv-
er’s outside door handle only the driver’s
door and the fuel filler flap unlocks.
Press and hold buttonsŒ and‹
simultaneously for about six seconds
until battery check lamp5 flashes
twice.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO will
then function as follows:
Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap
Grasp the driver’s outside door handle.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
locking knob in the driver’s door moves
up. The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.Global unlocking
Grasp any outside door handle other
than the driver’s outside door handle.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.
The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.
Global locking
Press lock button on an outside door
handle (
page 58).
With the trunk and all doors closed, all
turn signal lamps flash three times. 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 six seconds
until battery check lamp5 flashes
twice.
iYou can also lock the vehicle using the
lock button on the trunk lid
(page 101) or, vehicles with trunk lid
opening/closing system*,
KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch
(page 109).
!If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle
with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO,
then either the battery in the SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO is discharged, the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is mal-
functioning or the vehicle battery is
drained.
Check the battery in the SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO and replace it if
necessary (
page 392).
Use the mechanical key to unlock
the driver’s door (
page 388) and
trunk (
page 389).
Use the mechanical key to lock the
driver’s door (
page 388).
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101 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Checking the battery
Press button‹ orŒ.
Battery check lamp5 comes on brief-
ly to indicate that the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO battery is in order.Global locking using the lock button on
the trunk lid
1Lock button
Press lock button1 on the trunk lid.
All turn signal lamps flash three times.
The locking knobs in the doors move
down. The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
Have the vehicle battery and the
battery connections checked
(page 408).
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, the
SmartKey battery with KEYLESS-GO is
discharged.
Replace the battery (
page 392).
You can obtain the required battery at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iIf the battery is checked within signal
range of the vehicle, pressing the
button‹ orŒ will lock or unlock
the vehicle accordingly.iTo prevent a possible inadvertent lock-
out, the trunk will open automatically if
a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is recog-
nized inside the vehicle or in the trunk.
iYou can also lock the vehicle using the
lock button on an outside door handle
(page 58) or, vehicles with trunk lid
opening/closing system*,
KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch
(page 109).
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137 Controls in detail
Lighting
Interior lighting
The controls are located in the overhead
control panel.
1Left reading lamp on/off
2Rear interior lamps on/off
3Right reading lamp on/off
4Rocker switch for automatic
control on/offAutomatic control
Activating
Press rocker switch 4 to the center
position.
The interior lighting switches on in
darkness when you:
unlock the vehicle
remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch
open a door
open the trunk
The interior lighting switches off automati-
cally following an adjustable time delay.
For more information, see “Interior lighting
delayed switch-off” (
page 167).Deactivating
Press the ñ symbol on rocker
switch 4.
The interior lighting remains switched
off in darkness, even when you:
unlock the vehicle
remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch
open a door
open the trunk
Manual control
Front interior lighting
Press the ð symbol on rocker
switch 4.
The front interior lighting switches on.
Press the ñ symbol on rocker
switch 4 again.
The front interior lighting switches off.
The automatic control function is acti-
vated.
iLeaving an interior light switch in the
ON position for extended periods of
time with the engine turned off could
result in a discharged battery.
iIf the door remains open, the interior
lighting switches off automatically after
approximately five minutes.
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207 Controls in detail
Automatic climate control
Adjusting air volume
Adjusting automatically
PressA on air volume switch6
(page 205).
The display shows
AUTO
The air volume
is adjusted automatically.
Reducing air volume
Press switch6 down until the desired
air volume is reached.
The display shows the current level.
Increasing air volume
Press switch6 up until the desired air
volume is reached.
The display shows the current level.Residual heat and ventilation
With the engine switched off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the interior.
This feature makes use of the residual heat
produced by the engine.
Activating
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position1 or0, or remove it from
the starter switch.
Press buttonT (
page 205).Deactivating
Press buttonT (
page 205).
The residual heat is automatically turned
off:
when the ignition is switched on
after approximately 30 minutes
(15 minutes when residual heat and
ventilation in the front are also
switched on)
if the battery voltage dropsiHow long the system will provide heat-
ing depends on the coolant tempera-
ture and the temperature set by the
operator. The blower will run at speed
setting 1 regardless of the air distribu-
tion control setting.
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210 Controls in detailPower windowsStopping windows during Express-op-
eration
Briefly press the respective power win-
dow switch again.
Synchronizing the power windows
The power windows must be synchronized
after the battery has been disconnect-
ed
if the power windows cannot be fully
opened (Express-open) or closed
(Express-close)
Each power window must be synchronized.
Close all doors.
Switch on the ignition (
page 34).
Press and hold switch1 to 4 at the
symbolj until the windows are
completely closed.
Hold on to switches1 to 4 for ap-
proximately one second.
The power windows are synchronized.
Summer opening feature
If the weather is warm, you can ventilate
the vehicle before driving off by simulta-
neously:
opening the side windows
opening the tilt/sliding sunroof
turning on the seat ventilation* for the
driver’s seat
Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* at the
driver’s outside door handle. The
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* must be in close proxim-
ity to the driver’s door handle.
Press and hold button Œ until the
side windows and tilt/sliding sunroof
have reached the desired position.
Release button Œ to interrupt pro-
cedure. still does not close when there is no ob-
struction, press and hold the respec-
tive power window switch at the
symbolj. The side window will
then close without the obstruction sen-
sor function.
iThe seat ventilation* for the driver’s
seat is automatically set to the highest
level if activated via summer opening
feature.
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339 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Where will I find ...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses
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368 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display
Possible cause
Possible solution
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ENTRY POSITION
DO NOT DRIVE
Seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel
have not yet moved to their preset driving
positions.
Wait until the seat, exterior mirrors and
steering wheel have moved to their driv-
ing positions.
The message will disappear.
Y
HOOD OPEN
You are driving with the hood open.
Close the hood (
page 288).
I
REMOVE KEY
You have forgotten to remove the
SmartKey.
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
REPLACE KEY
DRIVE TO WORKSHOP
The SmartKey is malfunctioning.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter as soon as possible.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT ON
REMOVE KEY
SmartKey in starter switch position 1
or2.
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
KEY
CHECK BATTERY
The battery in the KEYLESS-GO* key is
discharged.
Replace the battery (
page 392).
KEY
NOT RECOGNIZED
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not rec-
ognized while the engine is running be-
cause
the SmartKey is not in the vehicle
there is strong radio-frequency inter-
ference
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
Search for the SmartKey.
Otherwise the vehicle cannot be centrally
locked nor can the engine be started again
after it has been stopped.
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374 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display
Possible cause
Possible solution
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SEAT BELT SYSTEM
DRIVE TO WORKSHOP
The seat belt system is malfunctioning.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
K
CLOSE
SUNROOF
You have opened the driver’s door with
the SmartKey removed from the starter
switch and the sliding portion of the
tilt/sliding sunroof open.
Close the tilt/sliding sunroof
(page 212).
J
CLOSE
SUNROOF
You have opened the driver’s door with
the SmartKey removed from the starter
switch and the tilting portion of the
tilt/sliding sunroof open.
Close the tilt/sliding sunroof
(page 212).
L
TELE AID
DRIVE TO WORKSHOP
One or more main functions of the Tele
Aid system are malfunctioning.
Have the Tele Aid system checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
TELE AID BATTERY
DRIVE TO WORKSHOP
The emergency power battery for the Tele
Aid system is malfunctioning. If the vehi-
cle battery is also discharged, Tele Aid
will not be operational.
Have the Tele Aid system checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
t
FUNCTION
UNAVAILABLE
This display appears if button t or
s on the multifunction steering wheel
is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped
with a telephone.