
Replacing the battery1.Remove integrated key from remote con‐
trol.2.Place the integrated key underneath the
battery compartment cover, arrow 1, and
lift the cover with a lever movement of the
integrated key.3.Remove battery compartment cover, ar‐
row 2.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing up.5.Press the cover closed.
Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop
or take them to a collection point.
New remote controlsNew remote controls are available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Loss of the remote controls
The lost remote control can be blocked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Emergency detection of remote
control
The concept The engine can be started via emergency de‐
tection of the remote control, if the remote
control is not recognized by the vehicle.
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐
lowing circumstances:▷The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replace the battery, refer to
page  35.▷Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmit power.▷Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.▷Interference of the radio connection from
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.▷Interference of radio transmission by a
charging process of mobile devices, e.g.,
charging of a mobile phone.
Starting the engine
1.Hold the remote control with its back
against the marked area on the steering
column.2.Start the engine within 10 seconds.
If the remote control is not detected, slightly
change the position of the remote control and
repeat the procedure.
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Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐
lowing circumstances:▷The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replace the battery, refer to
page  35.▷Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmit power.▷Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.▷Interference of the radio connection from
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with‐
out remote control, refer to page  39.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
▷LX8766S.▷LX8766E.▷LX8CAS.▷LX8CAS2.▷MYTCAS4.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and▷this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Without remote control
From the outside WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possi‐
ble with special knowledge.
If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐
cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is a
risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the
vehicle from the outside when there are people
in it.◀
ATTENTION
The door lock is permanently joined with
the door. The door handle can be moved.
When pulling the door handle with the inte‐
grated key inserted, paint or key can be dam‐ aged. There is a risk of damage to property.
Remove the integrated key before pulling the
outside door handle.◀
Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door
lock using the integrated key, refer to page  34.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
Alarm system
The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is
locked with the integrated key.
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▷"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.
Retrieving the seat and mirror settings
The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
used last are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently used.
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
WARNING
There is risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐
justment.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷When a seat position switch is pressed.▷When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐
ory is pressed.
Activating the setting
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3."Last seat position autom."
Alarm system
The conceptWhen the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system responds to:
▷Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the interior.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the car.▷Disconnected battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly signals tampering:
▷Acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.▷By flashing the daytime running lights.
Switching on and off
When you unlock or lock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or with Comfort Ac‐
cess, the alarm system is switched on and off
at the same time.
Door lock with the alarm system
switched on
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the
door lock.
Switching off the alarm, refer to page  45.
Tailgate with the alarm system
switched on
The tailgate can be opened even when the alarm system is switched on.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and
monitored again when the doors are locked.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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Breakdown assis‐tance  193, 194  
Break-in  152 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  92 
Bulb replacement  186 
Bulb replacement, front  187 
Bulb replacement, rear  189 
Bulbs and lights  186 
Button, Start/Stop  65 
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing  194  
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  8 
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment  44 
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment  44 
Camera lenses, care  202 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  124  
Can holder, see Cup holder  145 
Car battery  190 
Care, displays  202 
Care, vehicle  200 
Cargo  156 
Cargo area, enlarging  141 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  146 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  157 
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  202 
Car wash  199 
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system  153 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  184  
Center armrest  144 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  40 Central screen, see Control
Display  18 
Changes, technical, see Own Safety  7 
Changing parts  186 
Changing wheels  190 
Changing wheels/tires  171 
Chassis number, see Vehicle identification number  10 
Check Control  80 
Checking the engine oil level electronically  179 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  179 
Children, seating position  61 
Children, transporting safely  61 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  63 
Child restraint system  61 
Child restraint systems, mounting  62 
Child seat, mounting  62 
Child seats  61 
Chrome parts, care  201 
Cigarette lighter  138 
Cleaning displays  202 
Climate control  127, 129  
Clock  84 
Closing/opening via door lock  39 
Closing/opening with remote control  37 
Clothes hooks  146 
Cockpit  14 
Combination switch, see Turn signals  70 
Combination switch, see Wiper system  71 
Comfort Access  41 
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control  118 
Compartments in the doors  144 
Compass  136 
Compound brake  150 Compressor  173 
Condensation on win‐ dows  131 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  154  
Condition Based Service CBS  184 
Confirmation signal  43 
ConnectedDrive  6 
ConnectedDrive Services  6 
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces  138 
Container for washer fluid  73 
Control Display  18 
Control Display, settings  91 
Controller  19 
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  114 
Convenient opening with the remote control  38 
Coolant  182 
Cooling function  128, 130  
Cooling, maximum  130 
Cooling system  182 
Cornering light  95 
Corrosion on brake discs  154 
Cosmetic mirror  138 
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking  38 
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked  38 
Cruise control  119 
Cruise control without dis‐ tance control, see cruise
control  119 
Cruising range  84 
Cup holder  145 
Current fuel consumption  84 
D
Damage, tires  171 
Data, technical  206 
Date  84 
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