2011 MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class turn signal

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutionsb
Turn Signal Left
Mirror
or
Turn Signal Right
MirrorThe turn signal in the left-hand and/or right-hand exterior mirror
is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 121).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
3rd Brake LampThe high-mounted brake lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 121).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Brake Lamp Left
or
Brake Lamp RightThe left or right-hand brake lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 121).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Tail Lamp Left
or
Tail Lamp RightThe left or right-hand tail lamp is faulty.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 121).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
High Beam Left
or
High Beam RightThe left or right-hand high beam is faulty. XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 121).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
License Plate Lamp
Left
or
License Plate Lamp
RightThe left or right-hand license plate lamp is faulty.
The left or right-hand license plate lamp is faulty. XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 121).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.222Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
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iTo achieve the best result, insert new
batteries in garage door remote control
A of your garage door drive before
programming.XErase the memory of the integrated remote
control ( Y page 275) before programming
it for the first time.XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XPress and hold one of transmitter
buttons ; to ? on the integrated remote
control.
After a short time, indicator lamp : will
start flashing. It flashes about once per
second.
i Indicator lamp : flashes immediately
the first time that the transmitter button is
programmed. If this transmitter button has
already been programmed, indicator
lamp : will only start flashing at a rate of
once per second after 20 seconds have
elapsed.
XKeep the transmitter button depressed.XPoint transmitter button B of garage door
remote control A towards the transmitter
buttons on the rear-view mirror at a
distance of 2 to 12 inches (5 to 20 cm).
i The distance between garage door
remote control A and the integrated
garage door opener depends on the system
of the garage door drive. You might require
several attempts. You should test every
position for at least 20 seconds before
trying another position.
XKeep transmitter button B on garage door
remote control A pressed until indicator
lamp : starts to flash rapidly.
The programming has been successful if
indicator lamp : flashes rapidly.XRelease transmitter buttons ;, = or ?
on the integrated remote control and
transmitter button B on the garage door
remote control.If indicator lamp : goes out after
approximately 20 seconds and has not
flashed rapidly:XRelease transmitter buttons ;, = or ?
on the integrated remote control and
transmitter button B on the garage door
remote control.XRepeat the procedure for the other
transmitter buttons. When doing so, vary
the distance between the garage door's
remote control and the transmitter buttons
in the rear-view mirror.
i If the garage door system works with a
rolling code, you must synchronize the
remote control integrated into the rear-
view mirror with the garage door system
receiver after programming.
You will find further information in the
garage door opening system's operating
instructions, e.g. the sections on
"Synchronizing the transmitter" or
"Registering a new transmitter". You can
also call the hotline mentioned above.
Notes on programming the remote
control
Canadian radio frequency laws require a
"break" (or interruption) of the transmission
signals a few seconds after broadcasting.
Therefore, these signals may not last long
enough for the integrated remote control to
recognize the signal during programming.
Comparable with Canadian law, some U.S.
garage door openers also have a built-in
"interruption".
If you live in Canada or have difficulties
programming the garage door opener
(regardless of where you live) when using the
programming steps (see above), proceed as
follows:
XPress transmitter button ( ;, = or ?) and
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the setup has been completed
successfully.XAt the same time, press transmitter button
B of the garage door remote control for
two seconds, then release it for two
seconds, then press it again for two
seconds.XRepeat this sequence on transmitter
button B of the garage door remote
control until the frequency signal has been
saved.XIf the setup procedure is successful,
indicator lamp : flashes once slowly and
goes out after a few seconds.XContinue with the other programming
steps (see above).
Problems when programming
If you have problems when programming the
integrated remote control, please note the
following:
R Check the transmitter frequency of garage
door remote control A (which can usually
be found on the rear of the remote control).
The integrated remote control is
compatible with devices that operate at
frequencies between 280 and 390 MHz.
R Replace the batteries in garage door
remote control A. This increases the
likelihood of garage door remote
control A sending a strong and precise
signal to the integrated remote control on
the rear-view mirror.
R When programming, hold garage door
remote control A at varying distances and
angles from the transmitter button which
you are programming. Try different angles
at a distance of 2 to 12 inches (5 to 30 cm)
or the same angle at different distances.
R If there is another garage door remote
control for the same device, perform the
programming steps again using the remote
control. Before performing these steps,
make sure that new batteries have been
installed in the garage door remote control.
R Align the antenna cable of the garage door
opener unit. This can improve signal
reception/transmission.
Opening or closing the garage door
Once programmed, the integrated remote
control will assume the function of the garage
door system's remote control. Please also
read the operating instructions for the garage
door system.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XPress transmitter button ;, = or ? in the
overhead control panel that you have
programmed to operate the garage door.
Garage door system with fixed code:
indicator lamp : lights up continuously.
Garage door system with rolling code:
indicator lamp : flashes briefly and then
lights up for approximately two seconds.
This is repeated for up to 20 seconds.
i The transmitter will transmit a signal for
as long as the transmitter button is being
pressed. The transmission will be halted
after a maximum of 20 seconds and
indicator lamp : will flash. Press the
transmitter button again, if necessary.
Clearing the remote control memory
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XPress and hold transmitter buttons ;
and ? for approximately 20 seconds until
indicator lamp : flashes rapidly.
The memory is cleared.
i You should clear the remote control
memory before selling the vehicle.
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XTake cover : off the opening.XScrew in the towing eye clockwise to the
stop.XInsert the lug wrench handle into the
towing eye and tighten it.
or
XIf your vehicle is not equipped with a lug
wrench, use a suitable object to tighten the
towing eye.
Removing the towing eye
XRemove the lug wrench (if supplied) from
the vehicle tool kit ( Y page 294).XInsert the lug wrench handle into the
towing eye and turn the towing eye
counter-clockwise.
or
XIf your vehicle is not equipped with a lug
wrench, use a suitable object to loosen the
towing eye.XUnscrew the towing eye.XAttach cover : to the bumper and press
until it engages.XReturn the towing eye and the lug wrench
to the vehicle tool kit.
Towing the vehicle
GWarning!
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow with
a tow bar if:
R the engine will not run
R there is a malfunction in the brake system
R there is a malfunction in the power supply
or in the vehicle's electrical system
This is necessary to adequately control the
towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in
starter switch position 2.
GWarning
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
The automatic transmission switches
automatically to position P if the driver's door
or front-passenger door are opened or the key
is removed from the ignition lock. In order to
ensure that the automatic transmission stays
in position N when towing, do the following:
XMake sure that the vehicle is stationary and
the ignition is switched off.XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, make sure
you use the key and not the Start/Stop
button ( Y page 149).XDepress and hold down the brake pedal.XShift the automatic transmission to
position N.XRelease the brake pedal.XRelease the parking brake.XActivate the hazard warning signal
( Y page 119).XLeave the ignition switched on.
!
You may only tow the vehicle a maximum
distance of 30 miles (50 km). A towing
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) must not be
exceeded.
For towing distances over 30 miles
(50 km), the vehicle must loaded onto a
transporter.
i When towing with the hazard warning
lamp switched on, use the combination
switch as normal to show changes to the
direction of the vehicle. In this case, only
the indicator lamps for the direction of
travel flash. After resetting the
combination switch, the hazard warning
lamp starts flashing again.
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