2011 MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class keyless

If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned by these
parts.GWarning!
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger or cargo compartment unless they
are firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child’s risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident
GWarning!
When opening or closing the windows, make
sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the opening/closing procedure.
The door windows are equipped with the
express operation and automatic reversal
function. If in express operation mode a door
window encounters an obstruction that
blocks its path, the automatic reversal
function will stop the door window and open
it slightly.
The door windows operate differently when
the switch is pulled and held. See the "Closing
when a door window is blocked" section in
this chapter for details.
The closing of a door window can be
immediately halted by releasing the switch or,
if the switch was pulled past the resistance
point and released, by either pressing or
pulling the respective switch.
The closing of the hinged quarter windows can
be immediately halted by pressing or pulling
the switch.
If a window encounters an obstruction that
blocks its path in a circumstance where you
are closing the windows by pressing and
holding button & on the SmartKey or by
pressing and holding the lock button (vehicles
with KEYLESS-GO) on an outside door handle,
the automatic reversal function will not
operate.
Activate the override switch when children
are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The
children may otherwise injure themselves,
e.g. by becoming trapped in the window
opening.GWarning!
Do not keep any part of your body up against
the window pane when opening a window. The
downward motion of the pane may pull that
part of your body down between the window
pane and the door frame and trap it there. If
there is a risk of entrapment, release the
switch and pull it to close the window.
Opening and closing the side
windows
:Front left;Front right=Rear right?Rear left
The switches for all side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also a switch on
each door for the corresponding side window.
i Operation of the side windows in the rear
compartment is not possible when the
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Convenience opening
You can ventilate the vehicle before you start
driving. To do this, you can use the key to
simultaneously:
R open the side windows
R open the hinged side windows
R open the tilt/sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel and the roller sunblinds
i The convenience opening feature can
only be operated using the key. The key
must be near the handle of the driver's
door.XPoint the tip of the key at the driver's door
handle.XPress and hold the % button until the
side windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof
or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel are in the desired position.
The vehicle is unlocked.
If the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel are closed, the
roller sunblinds are opened first.
XPress and hold the % button again until
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is in the desired position.XTo interrupt the convenience opening
procedure: release the % button.
Convenience closing
General notes
When you lock the vehicle, you can
simultaneously:
R close the side windows
R close the hinged side windows
R close the tilt/sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel, you can then close the
roller sunblinds.
GWarning!
When closing the windows and the tilt/sliding
sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel, make sure there is no danger of
anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as follows:
R Release button & to stop the closing
procedure. To open, press and hold button
% . To continue the closing procedure
after making sure that there is no danger of
anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure, press and hold button &.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
R Release the lock button on the outside door
handle to stop the closing procedure.
R Immediately pull on the same outside door
handle and hold firmly. The windows and
the tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel will open for
as long as the door handle is held but the
door not opened.
Using the SmartKey
i The key must be near the handle of the
driver's door.
XPoint the tip of the key at the driver's door
handle.XPress and hold the & button until the
side windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof
or the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel are fully closed.XMake sure that all the side windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel:
XPress and hold the & button again until
the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel close.XTo interrupt the convenience closing
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Using KEYLESS-GO
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
outside the vehicle but no more than 3 ft (1 m)
away from a door.
XClose all the doors.XKeep locking button : on the door handle
pressed until the side windows and the tilt/
sliding sunroof or panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed.XMake sure that all the side windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel:
XPress and hold locking button : again
until the roller sunblinds of the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel close.XTo interrupt convenience closing:
release locking button : on the door
handle.
Problems with the side windows
Problem: a side window cannot be closed
because objects are trapped between the
side window and the door frame.
XRemove the objects.XClose the side window.Problem: a side window cannot be closed
because objects in the guide rail are
preventing the window from being raised.XRemove the objects.XClose the side window.
Problem: a side window cannot be closed,
and you cannot see the cause.
GWarning!
Closing the side windows with increased force
or without the anti-entrapment feature could
lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure
that nobody can become trapped when
closing the side windows.
If a side window is obstructed during closing
and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull
on the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased
force.
If a side window is obstructed again during
closing and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull
on the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-
entrapment feature.GWarning!
Pulling and holding the switch to close the
door window immediately after it had been
blocked two times will cause the door window
to close without the anti-entrapment feature
for as long as you hold the switch.
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Resetting
Reset the tilt/sliding sunroof if it does not
open smoothly, or if the battery has been
disconnected or has become discharged.
! Contact a qualified specialist workshop if
the tilt/sliding sunroof cannot be closed
fully or reset.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock or turn to position 0 (KEYLESS-GO).XRemove the fuse for the tilt/sliding sunroof
from the main fuse box. To find out where
the fuse is located, refer to the fuse
allocation chart in the vehicle tool kit
( Y page 294).XReinsert the fuse.XSwitch on the ignition.XRaise the tilt/sliding sunroof fully at the
rear ( Y page 92).XKeep the 2 switch pressed for another
second.XMake sure that the tilt/sliding sunroof can
be opened or closed fully again using the
opening/closing process ( Y page 92).XIf the tilt/sliding sunroof can be raised fully
at the rear it is set correctly. If this is not
the case, you must repeat the previously
described steps.Operating the panorama sliding
sunroof
Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
:To raise;To open=To close
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel can only be moved when the roller
sunblinds are open.
XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XPush or pull the 2 switch in the
corresponding direction.
i When opening the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel, you can initiate the
automatic opening process. To do so, press
the 2 switch briefly beyond the point of
resistance in the direction of arrow ;. By
pressing again, the automatic opening
process can be stopped.
Automatic raising is only available if the
panorama sliding sunroof is in the closed
position.
Operating the roller sunblinds of the
panorama sliding sunroof
General notes
The roller sunblinds provide protection from
the sun. The two roller sunblinds can only be
opened and closed together when the
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panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
is closed.GWarning!
When extending the roller sunblinds, make
sure no one is in danger of being injured by
the extending procedure. The extending of the
roller sunblinds can be immediately halted by
releasing the switch.
Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
:To open;To open=To closeXTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XPush or pull the 2 switch in the
corresponding direction.
i When opening the roller sunblinds, you
can initiate an automatic opening process.
To do so, press the 2 switch briefly
beyond the point of resistance in the
direction of arrow ;. By pressing again,
the automatic opening process can be
stopped.
Resetting the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel and the roller
sunblinds
Reset the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and the roller sunblinds if the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
does not open smoothly, or if the battery has
been disconnected or discharged.
! Do not open the panorama sliding sunroof
until it has been reset properly. Otherwise,
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel may lock in the open position.
If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel cannot be closed or adjusted,
contact a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Center.XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock or turn to position 0 (KEYLESS-GO).XRemove the fuse for the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel from the fuse
box. To find out where the fuse is located,
refer to the fuse allocation chart in the
vehicle tool kit ( Y page 294).XReinsert the fuse.XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XClose the roller sunblinds fully
( Y page 94).XKeep the 2 switch pressed for another
second.XOpen the roller sunblinds fully (Y page 94).XKeep the 2 switch pulled for an
additional second.XClose the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel fully ( Y page 93).XKeep the 2 switch pressed for another
second.XMake sure that the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel can be opened fully
again ( Y page 93).XIf this is not the case, repeat the previously
described steps.
Problems with the sliding sunroof/
panorama sliding sunroof
Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause.
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Adjusting the steering wheel
electrically:To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment);To adjust the steering wheel height
i Related topics:
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
( Y page 110)
R storing settings ( Y page 114)
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off
The steering-wheel heating heats the leather
areas of the steering wheel.
XMake sure that the key is in position 2 in
the ignition lock.XTo switch on/off: turn the lever in the
direction of arrow : or ;.
Indicator lamp = comes on or goes out.i The steering wheel heating may switch off
temporarily if:
R the temperature inside the vehicle
exceeds 86 °F (30 °C).
R the temperature of the steering wheel
exceeds 95 °F (35 °C)
Indicator lamp = remains on.
Vehicles without KEYLESS GO: If you switch
off the ignition, the steering wheel heating is
automatically switched off.
Vehicles with KEYLESS GO: If you remove the
key from the ignition lock and open the
driver's door, the steering wheel heating is
automatically switched off.
Problems with the steering wheel
heating
If the steering wheel heating indicator lamp
on the lower left lever of the steering column
is flashing, the steering wheel heating has
switched off automatically. The vehicle's
electrical system voltage is too low because
too many electrical consumers are switched
on.
XSwitch off electrical consumers which you
do not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the
steering wheel heating will switch back on
automatically.
Steering wheel EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature
GWarning
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
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To stop steering wheel movement do one of
the following:
R Move steering wheel adjustment stalk.
R Press one of the memory position buttons.
R Press memory button M.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver's door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting
in and out of your vehicle easier.
The steering wheel swings upwards when
you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock.
R open the driver's door and KEYLESS-GO is
in position 1
R open the driver's door and the key is in
position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock.
i The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop.
The steering wheel is moved to the last
selected position when:
R the driver's door is closed, and
R you insert the key into the ignition lock.
or
R in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, you press the
Start/Stop button once.
When you close the driver's door with the
ignition switched on, the steering wheel is
also automatically moved to the previously
set position.
The last position of the steering wheel is
stored when you switch off the ignition or
when you store the setting with the memory
function ( Y page 114).
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board
computer ( Y page 209).GWarning
Let the system complete the adjustment
procedure before setting the vehicle in
motion. All steering wheel adjustment must
be completed before setting the vehicle in
motion. Driving off with the steering wheel
still adjusting could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
i If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
is triggered in an accident, the steering
column will move upwards when the
driver's door is opened. This occurs
irrespective of the position of the key in the
ignition lock. This makes it easier to exit the
vehicle and rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational after an accident if the
EASY-EXIT/ENTRY feature is activated in
the on-board computer.
Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
Rear-view mirror (manual anti-glare)
XAnti-glare mode: flick anti-glare
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sensitive than in the Ä position, causing
the windshield wiper to wipe more frequently.
Intermittent wiping is interrupted when you
stop the vehicle and open a front door. This
prevents a person from being splashed
inadvertently when getting into or out of the
vehicle.
Intermittent wiping continues when all doors
are closed and
R you shift the automatic transmission to
drive position D or reverse gear R
or
R you change the wipe setting on the
combination switch.
i To prevent smearing on the windshield or
noise when wiping, wipe the windshield
occasionally with washer fluid.
Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
The rear window wiper is switched on
automatically as soon as the automatic
transmission is in reverse gear R and the
windshield wipers are switched on.
Combination switch
:è Switch2ô To wipe with washer fluid3I To switch on intermittent wiping40 To switch off intermittent wiping5ô To wipe with washer fluidXTurn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition
lock.XTurn switch : on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
rear window wiper indicator lamp B appears
in the instrument cluster in the lower section
of the multifunction display.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety guidelines
GWarning
For safety reasons, switch off the windshield
wipers and remove the key from the ignition
lock before changing the wiper blades
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: make sure that
the on-board electronics are in state 0).
Otherwise, the wiper motor could be switched
on suddenly and cause injury.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
! Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the
windshield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without
a wiper blade back onto the windshield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the
windshield can be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades replaced by a qualified
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