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94 Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsArming the alarm system
Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash three times
to indicate that the alarm system is
activated. The indicator lamp in the
central locking switch (
page 105) be-
gins to flash after arming the alarm
system.Disarming the alarm system
Unlock your vehicle with the SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash once to
indicate that the alarm system is
disarmed.Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm:
Press buttonŒ or‹ on the
SmartKey.
or
Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
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If the turn signal lamps do not flash three
times, a door or the trunk may not be properly
closed.
Close the respective element and lock the
vehicle again.
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The alarm system will rearm automatically
after approximately 40 seconds if neither a door
nor the trunk lid was opened.
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99 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Factory setting
Global unlocking
Press buttonŒ.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.
The vehicle will lock again automatically
and rearm the anti-theft alarm system
within approximately 40 seconds of
unlocking if:
neither door nor trunk is opened
the SmartKey is not inserted in the
starter switch
the central locking switch is not
activated
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended 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.i
USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, then the batteries in the Smart-
Key are discharged, the SmartKey is malfunc-
tioning or the vehicle battery is drained.
Check the batteries in the SmartKey
(page 100) and replace them if necessary
(page 359).
Use the mechanical key to unlock the vehicle
(page 357).
Have the vehicle battery and the battery con-
nections checked. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact Road-
side Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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100 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingGlobal locking
Press button‹.
With the trunk and all doors closed, all
turn signal lamps flash three times. 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, interior storage compartments and
the fuel filler flap.
Press and hold buttonsŒ and‹
simultaneously for about 6 seconds un-
til battery check lamp5 flashes twice.
The SmartKey will then function as
follows:Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap
Press buttonΠonce.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.
Global unlocking
Press buttonΠtwice.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.
Global locking
Press button‹.
With the trunk and all doors closed, all
turn signal lamps flash three times. 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 98)
flashes twice.Unlocking and opening the trunk
You can unlock the trunk separately.
A minimum height clearance of
5.5 ft (1.66 m) is required to open the
trunk lid.
Press and hold buttonŠ until the
trunk lid unlocks and opens slightly.
Checking the batteries
Press button ‹ or Œ.
Battery check lamp5 (
page 98)
comes on briefly to indicate that the
SmartKey batteries are in order.
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If battery check lamp5 does not come on
briefly during check, then the SmartKey
batteries are discharged.
Replace the batteries (
page 359).
You can obtain the required batteries at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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If the batteries are checked within signal
range of the vehicle, pressing button‹
orΠwill lock or unlock the vehicle
accordingly.
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103 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
The switch is located on the lower part of
the center console.
1Remote trunk opening switch
Press switch1 until the trunk lid
unlocks and opens slightly.
Lift the trunk lid.
The trunk can also be opened using
buttonŠ on the SmartKey or from its
inside in an emergency, see “Trunk emer-
gency release” (
page 104).
Closing the trunk lid
1Handle
Lower trunk lid by firmly pulling on
handle1.
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Always make sure that there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
Warning!
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To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
opening when closing the trunk lid. Be espe-
cially careful when small children are
around.
Make sure the trunk is closed when the en-
gine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, such as blocked visibility,
exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle
interior. These fumes are damaging to your
health.
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Do not pull on the Airbrake or the wind
screen. Otherwise the Airbrake, the wind screen
or the trim panel could be damaged.
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Do not place the SmartKey in the open
trunk. You may lock yourself out.
If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the
trunk lid will lock automatically after closing it.
All turn signals will flash three times to confirm
locking.
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106 Controls in detailLightingFor information on how to switch on the
headlamps and use the turn signals, see
“Switching on headlamps” (
page 51)
and “Turn signals” (
page 51).
Exterior lamp switch
The exterior lamp switch is located on the
dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.
MOff
Daytime running lamp mode
(
page 108)
UAutomatic headlamp mode
Daytime running lamp mode
(page 108)
CParking lamps (also tail lamps,
license plate lamps, side marker
lamps, instrument panel lamps)BLow-beam headlamps or high-beam
headlamps
ˆStanding lamps, right
(turn left one stop)
‚Standing lamps, left
(turn left two stops)
CIndicator lamp for parking lamps
‡Indicator lamp for front fog lamps
†Indicator lamp for rear fog lamp
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If you drive in countries where vehicles drive
on the other side of the road than the country
where the vehicle is registered, you must have
the headlamps modified for symmetrical low
beams. Relevant information can be obtained at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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If you hear a warning signal you have forgot-
ten to switch off the low-beam headlamps or the
parking lamps before opening the driver’s door.
In addition the message$
Lights Are
Still On
appears in the multifunction display.
Switch off the headlamps or the parking lamps.
If the message
Switch off lights or re-
move key.
appears in the multifunction display,
remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or
switch off the automatic headlamp mode.
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Failure to switch off the headlamps when
leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged
battery.
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111 Controls in detail
Lighting
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher can be
switched on at all times, even with the
SmartKey removed from the starter
switch.
The hazard warning flasher switches on
automatically when an air bag deploys.
The hazard warning flasher switch is
located on the upper part of the center
console.
1Hazard warning flasher switchSwitching on hazard warning flasher
Press hazard warning flasher
switch1.
All turn signals are flashing.Switching off hazard warning flasher
Press hazard warning flasher switch1
again.
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With the hazard warning flasher activated
and the combination switch set for either left or
right turn, only the respective turn signals will
operate when the ignition is switched on.
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If the hazard warning flasher has been
activated automatically, press hazard warning
flasher switch1 once to switch it off.
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200 Controls in detailOpen airThe soft top switch is located on the lower
part of the center console.Soft top switch cover2Cover
3To open the soft top
4To close the soft topOpening the soft top
Switch on the ignition.
Fold down handle1.
Turn the handle clockwise as far as it
will go and leave it in this position (re-
lease position).
Push the soft top up by means of the
handle as far as it will go.
The soft top is released. An acoustic
signal indicates that you can now open
the soft top electrically.
Open soft top switch cover2.
Press and hold button3, until the soft
top has opened completely and until it
has locked.
While the soft top is opening, the K
symbol and the message
Top In
Operation
appear in the multifunction
display.
The windows open.
The opening process is completed.
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Make sure that the soft top is dry before
opening it. Otherwise, water may enter the inte-
rior.
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Leave the handle in the release position. Do
not turn it back. Otherwise, the locking mecha-
nism could be damaged when closing the soft
top.
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201 Controls in detail
Open air
Closing the soft top
Switch on the ignition.
Press and hold button4, until the
electrical closing process has been
completed.
While the soft top is closing, the K
symbol and the message
Top In
Operation
appear in the multifunction
display.
An acoustic signal indicates that you
can now lock the soft top.
Pull the soft top by means of the handle
down on the windscreen frame.
Turn the handle counter-clockwise as
far as it will go.
The soft top is locked.
Fold up the handle.
Wind screen
The wind screen is a wind protection
device for driving with the soft top open.
The wind screen is stored on the inside of
the trunk lid.
1Wind screen
2Release
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Always remove the soft top linkage covers
(
page 202) before closing the soft top.
You could otherwise damage the covers or the
linkages.
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Before pulling the soft top down, make sure
that the handle is in the release position. Other-
wise, the locking mechanism could be damaged
when closing the soft top.
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Do not pull on the wind screen to close the
trunk lid. Otherwise, the wind screen or the trim
panel could be damaged.
