2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE keyless

Example: Saloon
X To unloc kthe boot lid/tailgate: pull the
handl eont he boot lid/tailgate.
The vehicl eonlyu nlocks the boot lid/tail-
gate.
Deactivatin gand activating If yo
udon ot intend to us eakey for an exten-
de dp eriodoft ime,you can deactivate the
KEYLESS-GO functio nofthe key .The key will
then us everyl ittle power, thereb yconserving
battery power. For the purposes of activa-
tion/deactivation, the vehicl edoesn ot have
to be nearby.
X To deactivate: press the&button on
the key twice in rapi dsuccession.
The battery check lamp of the key
(Y page 97 )flashe stwice briefl yand
lights up once ,then KEYLESS-GO is deac-
tivated.
X To activate: press any button on the key or
insert the key into the ignition lock.
KEYLESS-GO and al lofits associate dfea-
tures ar eavailable again. Changin
gthe settings of the locking
system
Yo uc an change the settings of the locking
system .Thism eans tha tonlyt he driver's door
and the fuel fille rflapa reunlocke dwhent he
vehicl eisunlocked. Thi sisusefulify oufre-
quentl ytravel alone. X
To chang ethe setting: simultaneously
press the %and& buttons on the
key for approximatel ysixsecond suntilthe
battery check lamp flashe stwice
(Y page 97).
i If the setting of the locking system is
change dwithi nt he signa lran ge of the vehi-
cle ,pressing the &or% button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
The key now functions as follows:
X To unloc kthe driver' sdoor: press the
% button once.
X To unloc kcentrally: press the %but-
ton twice.
X To lock centrally: press the&button.
The KEYLESS-GO functio nisc hange dasfol-
lows:
X To unloc kthe driver' sdoor: touch the
inne rsurface of the door handl eonthe
driver's door.
X To unloc kcentrally: touch the inne rsur-
face of the door handl eonthe front-
passenge rdoorort he rea rdoor.
X To lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles.
X To restore the factory settings: press
and hol ddownthe % and& buttons
simultaneously for approximatel ysixsec-
ond suntilthe battery check lamp flashes
twice (Y page 97). Emergenc
ykeyelement
General notes If the vehicl
ecan no longe rbelocked or
unlocke dwitht he key ,use the emergency
key element.
If yo uusethe emergency key element to
unlock and open the driver's door or the boot
lid/tailgate, the anti-thef talarm system will
be triggered (Y page 89).96
KeyOpening and closing

There are several ways to deactivate the
alarm:
X To deactivat ethe alarmw ith the key:
press the %or& button on the key.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or X To deactivat ethe alarmw ith KEYLESS-
GO: press the Start/Stop button in the igni-
tion lock. The key must be in the vehicle.
or
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-
GO. The key must be outside the vehicle.
If you unlock the vehicle using the emergency
key element, the fuel filler flap will not be
unlocked automatically.
X To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the
key into the ignition lock.
Removing the emergency key element X
Push release catch :in the direction of
the arrow and, at the same time, remove
emergenc ykey element ;from the key.
Further information about: R unlockin gthe driver's door (Y page 102)
R unlockin gthe boot (Y page 109)
R unlockin gthe tailgate (Y page 110)
R lockin gthe vehicle (Y page 103) Inserting the emergency key element X
Push emergenc ykey element ;fully into
the key until it engages and release
catch :return stoits basic position. Battery of the key
Checking the battery X
Press the &or% button.
The battery is working properly if battery
check lamp :lights up briefly.
The battery is discharged if battery check
lamp :does not light up briefly.
X Replace the battery (Y page 97).
i If the battery of the key is checked within
the signal reception range of the vehicle,
pressing the &or% button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
i You can obtain
abattery from any quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Replacing the battery You require
aCR20253Vc ell battery.
X Take the emergenc ykey element out of the
key (Y page 97). Key
97Opening and closing Z

Problems with the key
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions You can no longer lock
or unlock the vehicle
using the key. The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X Check the key battery (Y page 97) and replace it if necessary
(Y page 97).
If this does not work: X Lock (Y page 102) or unlock (Y page 103) the vehicle using the
emergency key element. The key is faulty.
X Lock (Y page 102) or unlock (Y page 103) the vehicle using the
emergency key element.
X Have the key checked at aqualified specialist workshop. You can no longer lock
or unlock the vehicle
using KEYLESS-GO. The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X Check the key battery (Y page 97) and replace it if necessary
(Y page 97).
If this does not work: X Lock (Y page 102) or unlock (Y page 103) the vehicle using the
emergency key element. There is interference from
apowerful source of radio waves.
X Lock (Y page 102) or unlock (Y page 103) the vehicle using the
emergency key element. There is
afault with KEYLESS-GO.
X Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of
the key.
X Have the vehicle and key checked at aqualified specialist work-
shop.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote
control function:
X Lock (Y page 102) or unlock (Y page 103) the vehicle using the
emergency key element.
X Have the vehicle and key checked at aqualified specialist work-
shop. You have lost
akey. X
Have the key deactivated at aqualified specialist workshop.
X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. You have lost the emer-
gency key element. X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. Key
99Opening and closing Z

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The engine cannot be
started using the key. The on-board voltage is too low.
X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 404).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 405).
or
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. Only for vehicles with
manual transmission:
The engine cannot be
started using the key. The steering lock is mechanically blocked.
X Remove the key and reinsert it into the ignition lock. While doing
this, turn the steering wheel in both directions. The engine cannot be
started using KEYLESS-
GO. The key is in the
vehicle. The vehicle is locked.
X Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again. There is interference from
apowerful source of radio waves.
X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock. Doors
Important safety notes
United Kingdom only: G
WARNING
When the double locks are activated, the
doors can no longer be opened from the
inside. People in the vehicle can no longer get out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a
risk of injury.
Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper-
vised in the vehicle, particularly children, eld-
erly people or people in need of special assis-
tance. Do not activate the double lock when
people are in the vehicle.
If the vehicle has been locked from the out-
side, the double lock function is activated as
standard. It is then not possible to open the
doors from inside the vehicle. You can deac- tivate the double lock function by deactivat-
ing the interior motion sensor (Y page 91).
The doors can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the
outside.
The anti-theft alarm system is triggered if thedoor is opened from the inside. Switch off the
alarm (Y page 89).
All countries: G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R open doors, thereby endangering other per-
sons or road users
R get out and be struck by oncomingt raffic
R operate vehicle equipment and become
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DoorsOpening and closing

Closing
Closin
gbutto nand lockin gbutto n(example:
Saloon)
Saloon: for vehicle switht he boot lid remote
closin gfeature, you can automaticall yclose
th eb oot lid. For vehicle switht he boot lid
remot eclosin gfeature and KEYLESS-GO :you
can simultaneously close th eboot lid and lock
th ev ehicle.
Estate: for vehicle swithK EYLESS-GO ,you
can simultaneously close th etailgat eand
loc kthe vehicle.
X To close: pressclosin gbutton :in the
boot lid/tailgate.
X To simultaneously close th eboot lid/
tailgate and lock th evehicle:
Press lockin gbutton ;in th eboot lid/
tailgate. The KEYLESS-GO ke ymust be in
th er ear detection range of th evehicle.
The boot lid/tailgat ecloses.
If all th edoor sare closed, th evehicle locks.
i If KEYLESS-GO detect
sakeyin th eboot/
luggage compartment, th eboot lid/tail-
gat eopen sagain after it is closed.
If KEYLESS-GO detect sasecon dkeyout-
side th evehicle ,the boot lid/tailgate
remains closed. HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The vehicle exhaust system can become very
hot .Ify ou use HANDS-FRE EACCESS ,you
coul dburn yourself by touching th eexhaust
system. Ther eisariskofi njury. Always
ensure that you only mak ealeg movement
within th edetection range of sensors.
! If th
ekeyis within th erear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO ,situations suc has
th ef ollowin gcould lead to th euninten-
tional opening of th eboot lid/tailgate:
R usin gac ar wash
R usin gah igh-pressur ecleaner
Mak esure that th ekeyis at least 3maway
from th evehicle.
General notes Saloon:
withK EYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE
ACCESS ,you can open or close th eboot lid or
stop th eclosin gprocedure without usin gyour
hands.
Estate: withK EYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE
ACCESS ,you can open or close th etailgat eor
stop th eprocedure without usin gyour hands.
This is useful if you have your hands full. To do
this, mak eakickingmovemen tunde rthe
bumpe rwithy our foot.
Observ ethe followin gpoints:
R Carr yyour KEYLESS-GO ke yabout your
person .The KEYLESS-GO ke ymust be in
th er ear detection range of th evehicle.
R When making th ekickin gmovement, make
sure that you are standing firmly on the
ground and that there is sufficient clear-
anc etot herear of th evehicle .You could
otherwise lose your balance, e.g .onice. 106
Boot/luggage compartmentOpening and closing

Example: Saloon
R Alway sensure tha tyou onl ym akeak icking
movement withi nthe detection range of
sensors :.
R Stand at leas t30cmawayfrom the rear
area whil edoing so.
R Do not come into contact with the bumper
whil emaking the kicking movement. Oth-
erwise, the sensors ma ynot functio ncor-
rectly.
R HANDS-FREE ACCESS does not function
when the engine is started.
R IfaK EYLESS-GO key is withi nthe rear
detection range of KEYLESS-GO ,HANDS-
FREE ACCESS could be triggered .The boot
lid/tailgate could therefore open or close
unintentionally, e.g .ifyou:
- sitd ow nont he edge of the boot/edg eof
the luggage compartment
- set down or lift up an object behind the
vehicle
- polish the rea rofthe vehicle
Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key about
your perso ninsuchs ituations. Yo ucan
thu savoid unintentionall yopening or clos-
ing the boot lid/tailgate.
R Dirt caused by roa dsalta round sensors :
ma yrestrict functionality.
R Using HANDS-FREE ACCESS with apros-
theti cleg ma yrestrict functionality. Operation
Example: Saloon
X To open/close: kick into sensor detection
range :under the bumpe rwithy ourfoot.
Saloon: youw illh earaw arning tone while
the boot li disclosing.
Estate: youw illh earaw arning tone while
the tailgate is opening or closing.
X If the boot lid/tailgate doe snotopen
afte rsever al attempts: wait at leastten
second sthen kick under the bumpe ronce
again.
i If yo
uholdy ourfoo tunder the bumpe rfor
too long, the boot lid/tailgate does not
open or close. Repeat the kicking move-
ment more quickl yifthiso ccurs.
Saloon: to cance lthe closing procedure:
R kick with your foo tinsensor detection
range :under the bumper
R pull the handl eonthe outside of the boot lid
R press the closing button in the boot lid, or
R press the Fbutton on the key
If the closing procedur eofthe boot li dis
cancelled ,the boot li dopens agai nauto-
matically.
Estate: to stop the opening or closing proce-
dure:
R kick with your foo tinsensor detection
range :under the bumper
R pull the handl eonthe outside of the tailgate Boot/luggage compartment
107Opening and closing Z

X
To ope nthe tailgate: pull the handl eon
the tailgate.
X To sto pthe opening procedure at the
desire dposition: press the closing button
(Y page 105 )inthe tailgate or pull the han-
dl eont he outside of the tailgate again.
X To store the position: press and holdthe
closing button in the tailgate unti lyou hear
as hort tone.
The opening angle limite risactivated .The
tailgate then stop sinthe stored position
when opened.
Deactivating X
Press and hol dthe closing button
(Y page 105 )inthe tailgate unti lyou hear
two short tones. Opening the tailgate from inside the
vehicle (Estate with afolding bench
seat)
General notes !
The tailgate swing
supwar ds and to the
rea rwheno pened. Therefore ,makes ure
tha tther eiss ufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i Opening dimensions of the tailgate
(Y page 481)
Opening Inside of tailgate X
To unloc kthe tailgate: slideloc king
catch ;to the right.
X To open: pull the top of handle :.
X Lif tthe tailgate upwards.
X To lock the tailgate: slideloc king catch ;
to the left. Unlockin
gthe boot (Saloon)
! The boot li
dswing su pwar ds when
opened. Therefore ,makes uret hatther eis
sufficient clearance above the boot lid.
If the boot canno tbeu nlocke dwitht he key or
KEYLESS-GO ,use the emergency key ele-
ment.
If yo uusethe emergency key element to
unlock and open the boot lid, the anti-theft
alar msystem will be triggered (Y page 89).
X Take the emergency key element ou tofthe
key (Y page 97).
X Insert the emergency key element into the
boot li dlocka sfar as the stop. X
Turn the emergency key element from posi-
tion 1anti-clockwise as fa rasitwillgoto
position 2.
The boot is unlocked.
X Turn the emergency key element back to
position 1and remove it.
X Insert the emergency key element into the
key. Boot/luggage compartment
109Opening and closing Z

Convenience opening feature
X
Press and hold the %buttonuntil the
side windows and th eslidin gsunroo forthe
panoram aslidin gsunroo fare in th edesired
position.
If th eroller sunblinds of th epanoram aslid-
ing sunroo fare closed, th eroller sunblinds
are opened first.
X Press and hold the %buttonagain until
th ep anoram aslidin gsunroo fisint he
desired position.
X To interrup tconvenience opening:
release the %button. Convenience closing feature
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When th econvenience closin gfeature is oper-
ating, part softhebody coul dbecome trapped
in th eclosin garea of th eside window and the
slidin gsunroof. Ther eisariskofi njury.
Observ ethe complet eclosin gprocedure
when th econvenience closin gfeature is oper-
ating. When closin gmakes ure that no part sof
th eb ody are in th eclosin garea.
Procee dasfollows if someon eistrapped:
Wit hthe key:
X Release the &button.
X Press and hold the %buttonuntil the
side windows and th eslidin gsunroo forthe
panoram aslidin gsunroo fopen again.
Wit hKEYLESS-GO:
X Release th esensor surface on th edoor
handle.
X Pull th edoor handle immediately and hold
it.
The side windows and th eslidin gsunroo for
th ep anoram aslidin gsunroo fopen. General notes When you loc
kthe vehicle ,you can simulta-
neously:
R close th eside windows
R close th eslidin gsunroo forthepanorama
slidin gsunroof
On vehicle swithap anoram aslidin gsunroof,
you can then close th eroller sunblinds.
Using th ekey X
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: pointthe
tip of th ekeyat th edoor handle on the
driver' sdoor.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: thek eymust
be in close proximity to th evehicle.
X Press and hold the &buttonuntil the
side windows and th eslidin gsunroo forthe
panoram aslidin gsunroo fare fully closed.
X Mak esure that all th eside windows and the
slidin gsunroo forpanoram aslidin gsunroof
are closed.
On vehicle swithap anoram aslidin gsunroof:
X Press and hold the &buttonagain until
th er oller sunblinds of th epanoram asliding
sunroo fclose.
X To interrup tconvenience closing:
release the &button.
Using KEYLESS-GO The driver'
sdoor and th edoor at whic hthe
handle is used, must bot hbeclosed. The key
must be outside th evehicle .The gap between
th ek eyand th ecorres ponding door handle
should no tbegreatertha n1m. 112
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ew indowsOpening and closing