2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET alarm

Unlocking/locking the driver's door
using the mechanical key
i
If you want to centrally lock the vehicle using
the mechanical key, begin by pressing the
locking button for the interior locking mech-
anism while the driver's door is open. Then
lock the driver's door using the mechanical
key.
XTo unlock: turn the mechanical key counter-
clockwise as far as it will go to position 1.
XTo lock:turn the mechanical key clockwise as
far as it will go to position 1.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm sys-
tem will be triggered. Switch off the alarm
(
Ypage 71).
Trunk
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a
risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open.
!The trunk lid swings upwards when opened.
Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient
clearance above the trunk lid. The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Ypage 317).
You should preferably place luggage or loads in
the trunk. Observe the loading guidelines
(
Ypage 240).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You
could otherwise lock yourself out.
The trunk lid can be:
Ropened and closed manually from outside
Ropened automatically from inside
Rlocked separately
Ropened with the emergency release button
Runlocked with the mechanical key
Opening/closing from outside
Opening
XPress the %button on the SmartKey .
XPull handle :.
XRaise the trunk lid.
Closing
80Trunk
Opening and closing

XPull the trunk lid down using recess:.
XIf necessary, lock the vehicle with the &
button on the SmartKey (Ypage 73) or with
KEYLESS-GO (Ypage 73).
If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the trunk, the
trunk lid cannot be locked and will open again.
Opening automatically from inside
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a
risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open.
Opening
XPull remote operating switch for trunk lid :
until the trunk lid opens.
You can open the trunk lid from the driver's seat
when the vehicle is stationary and unlocked.
The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Ypage 317).
Locking the trunk separately
You can lock the trunk separately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk remains
locked and cannot be opened.
XClose the trunk lid.
XTake the mechanical key out of the SmartKey
(Ypage 75).
XInsert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as it will go.
XTurn the mechanical key clockwise from posi-
tion 1to position 2.
XRemove the mechanical key.
XInsert the mechanical key into the SmartKey.
Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key)
!
The trunk lid swings upwards when opened.
Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient
clearance above the trunk lid.
If the trunk cannot be unlocked with the Smart-
Key or KEYLESS-GO, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the trunk lid, the anti-theft alarm system
will be triggered. Switch off the alarm
(
Ypage 71).
XTake the mechanical key out of the SmartKey
(Ypage 75).
XInsert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as it will go.
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Opening and closing
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Vehicle remote closing
The vehicle remote-closing feature can be used
when you have forgotten to lock the vehicle and
you are no longer nearby.
The vehicle can then be locked by the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately remotely locked
within four days of the ignition being turned off.
After this time, remote closing may be delayed
by 15 to 60 minutes. After 30 days the vehicle
can no longer be locked remotely.
The vehicle remote closing feature is available if
the relevant mobile phone network is available
and a data connection is possible.
XContact the following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
You will be asked for your password.
The next time you are inside the vehicle and you
switch on the ignition, the Doors Locked
Remotelymessage appears in the multifunction
display.
Alternatively, the vehicle can be locked via:
Rthe Internet, under the "Owners Online" sec-
tion
Rthe telephone application (e .g. for iPhone®,
Android)
To do this, you will need your identification num-
ber and password.
Stolen vehicle recovery service
If your vehicle has been stolen:
XNotify the police.
The police will issue a numbered incident
report.
XThis number will be forwarded to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
together with your PIN.
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center then tries to locate the system. The
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
contacts you and the local law enforcement
agency if the vehicle is located.
However, only the law enforcement agency is
informed of the location of the vehicle.
If the anti-theft alarm system is activated for
longer than 30 seconds, the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center is automatically
notified.
Vehicle Health Check
With the Vehicle Health Check, the Customer
Assistance Center can provide improved sup-
port for problems with your vehicle. During an
existing call, vehicle data is transferred to the
Customer Assistance Center.
The customer service representative can use
the received data to decide what kind of assis-
tance is required. You are then, for example,
guided to the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or a recovery vehicle is called.
If vehicle data needs to be transferred during an
MB Info call or a Roadside Assistance call, this is
initiated by the Customer Assistance Center.
The Roadside Assistance Connected
mes-
sage appears in the display. If the Vehicle Health
Check can be started, the Request
forVehi‐cle Diagnostics Received Start vehi‐cle diagnostics?message appears in the
display.
XPress the Yesbutton to confirm the message.
XWhen the Vehicle Diagnostics PleaseStart Ignitionmessage appears: turn the
SmartKey to position 2in the ignition lock
(
Ypage 128).
XIf the Please follow the instructionsreceivedbyphoneandmoveyourvehi‐cle to a safe position.message
appears: please follow the instructions
received by phone and move your vehicle to a
safe position.
The message in the display disappears.
The vehicle operating state check begins.
During this procedure, you will see the Vehi‐
cle Diagnostics Activemessage.
If you select Cancel
, the Vehicle Health
Check is canceled completely.
When the check is complete, the Sending
vehicle diagnostics data. (Voice con‐nection may be interrupted duringdatatransfer)message appears. The vehicle
data can now be sent.
XPress the OKbutton to confirm the message.
The voice connection with the Customer
Assistance Center is terminated.
The Vehicle Diagnostics: Transfer‐
ring Data...message appears.
The vehicle data is sent to the Customer
Assistance Center.
Depending on what the customer service rep-
resentative agreed with you, the voice connec-
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tion is re-established after the transfer is com-
plete. If necessary, you will be contacted at a
later time by another means, e.g. by e-mail or
phone.
Another function of the Vehicle Health Check is
the transfer of service data to the Customer
Assistance Center. If a service is due, the display
shows a message to this effect together with
information about any special offers at your
workshop.
This information can also be called up under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Information on the data stored in the vehicle
(
Ypage 29).
Information on Roadside Assistance
(
Ypage 26).
Downloading routes
Downloading routes allows you to transfer and
save predefined routes in the navigation sys-
tem.
A route can be prepared and sent by either a
customer service representative or under "Own-
ers Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Each route can include up to four way points.
Once a route has been received by the naviga-
tion system, you will see the External
desti‐nation ICON_POI_Category Name_1 hasbeen saved to "Previous destina‐tions". Would you like to start navi‐gation?message on the multimedia system
display.
The route is saved.
XTo start route guidance: selectYes.
An overview of the route is shown in the dis-
play.
If you select No
, the saved route can be called
up later in the navigation menu.
XSelect Start.
Starting route guidance.
Downloaded and saved routes can be called up
again.
You can find further information in the separate
multimedia system operating instructions.
Speed alert
You can define the upper speed limit, which
must not be exceeded by the vehicle.
If this selected speed is exceeded by the vehicle,
a message will be sent to the Customer Assis- tance Center. The Customer Assistance Center
then forwards this information to you.
You can select the way in which you receive this
information beforehand. Possible options
include text message, e-mail or an automated
call.
The data you receive contains the following
information:
Rthe location where the speed limit was excee-
ded
Rthe time at which the speed limit was excee-
ded
Rthe selected speed limit which was exceeded
Geo fencing
Geo fencing allows you to select areas which the
vehicle should not enter or leave. You will be
informed if the vehicle crosses the boundaries
of the selected areas. You can select the way in
which you receive this information beforehand.
Possible options include text message, e-mail or an automated call.
The area can be determined as either a circle or
a polygon with a maximum of ten corners. You
can specify up to ten areas simultaneously. Dif-
ferent settings are possible for each area.
These settings can be called up under "Owners
Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Alternatively, you can trigger an MB Info call and
inform the customer service representative that
you wish to activate geo fencing.
Currently inactive areas can be activated by text
message.
Triggering the vehicle alarm
With this function, you can trigger the vehicle's
panic alarm via text message. An alarm sounds
and the exterior lighting flashes. Depending on
the setting, the panic alarm lasts five or ten sec-onds. Afterwards, the alarm switches off.
Garage door opener
General notes
The HomeLink®garage door opener integrated
in the rear-view mirror allows you to operate up
to three different door and gate systems.
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