Interactive Owner's Manual

Date of printing:

11/23/2009

Interactive Owner's Manual [In depth | Opening and closing]

Owner's Manual version: ÄJ 2008/1 b

Note: The online Owner's Manual is the latest version available. Deviations between this manual and items specific to your vehicle may occur since Mercedes-Benz constantly adapts its vehicles to the latest technology and modifies design and equipment. Please note that this online Owner's Manual does not under any circumstances replace the printed Owner's Manual which is supplied with the vehicle.

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Key
KEYLESS GO key*
Opening the doors from the inside
Automatic locking feature
Locking/unlocking the vehicle from the inside
Boot/luggage compartment (vehicles without remote boot lid closing feature*)
Boot/luggage compartment (vehicles with remote boot lid closing feature*)

Key

The vehicle's equipment includes two keys with remote control. Each key contains an emergency key element.

The key is configured at the factory to centrally lock and unlock the following:

  • the doors

  • the boot lid/tailgate

  • the fuel filler flap

Risk of accident

If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:

  • open a door from the inside at any time, even if it has been locked

  • start the vehicle using a key which has been left in the vehicle

  • release the parking brake

They could thereby endanger themselves and others. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a short time.

To lock the vehicle
To unlock the boot lid/tailgate*
To unlock the vehicle
Battery check lamp

You can also open and close the side windows and the sliding/tilting sunroof* or the panorama sliding sunroof* with the key. You can open them using the summer opening feature more. You can close them using the convenience closing feature more.

Factory settings

  

To unlock centrally: press the button.

 

The turn signals flash once. The locking knobs in the doors pop up. The anti-theft alarm system* is deactivated.

When it is dark, the surround lighting also comes on if it is activated in the on-board computer.

If you do not open either a door or the boot lid/tailgate after you have unlocked the vehicle, it will automatically relock after approximately 40 seconds.

  

To lock centrally: press the button.

 

The turn signals flash three times if the doors and boot lid/tailgate are closed. The locking knobs in the doors drop down. The anti-theft alarm system* and the immobiliser are primed.

Individual settings

You can change the setting of the locking system in such a way that pressing the button only unlocks the driver's door and the fuel filler flap. This could be useful if you frequently travel on your own.

  

To change the setting: press the  and buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice.

The key now functions as follows:

  

To unlock the driver's door: press the button once.

  

To unlock centrally: press the button twice.

  

To lock centrally: press the button.

Restoring the factory settings

  

Press the and buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice.

 

KEYLESS GO key*

The optional equipment supplied with your vehicle includes two KEYLESS GO keys. KEYLESS GO allows you to lock/unlock and start the vehicle simply by carrying the KEYLESS GO key with you. When you touch the surface of the sensors on the vehicle's door handles, KEYLESS GO establishes a radio connection between the vehicle and the key.

When you touch the inner surface of the door handle or press the button on the tailgate handle (Estate), your vehicle unlocks centrally if the factory settings have not been changed:

  • the doors

  • the boot lid/tailgate

  • the fuel filler flap

When starting the engine and whilst driving, KEYLESS GO also checks whether a valid KEYLESS GO key is in the vehicle by periodically establishing radio contact.

Risk of accident

If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could open a door from the inside, even if it has been locked. Or they could start the vehicle if a valid KEYLESS GO key is in the vehicle and they press the KEYLESS GO button on the selector lever. They could thereby endanger themselves and others. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. Switch off the engine and take the KEYLESS GO key with you, even if you are only leaving the vehicle for a short time.

To lock the vehicle
To unlock the boot lid/tailgate*
To unlock the vehicle
Battery check lamp

You can also use the KEYLESS GO key to open and close the side windows and the sliding/tilting sunroof* or the panorama sliding sunroof*. You can open them using the summer opening feature more. You can close them using the convenience closing feature more.

If the vehicle has been parked for a long time, you must pull the door handle to activate the KEYLESS GO functions.

Important notes

  • If the KEYLESS GO key is removed from the vehicle (e.g. in luggage or an article of clothing), it will no longer be possible to lock or start the vehicle.

  • If the KEYLESS GO key is removed from the vehicle while the engine is running, e.g. if the front passenger leaves the vehicle with the KEYLESS GO key, the following message will appear in the multi-function display as you pull away: Key not detected.

  • If the KEYLESS GO key is in the vehicle, the vehicle can be started at any time. If you have left the KEYLESS GO key in the vehicle, the following message will appear in the multi-function display when you lock the vehicle: Key still in vehicle.

Factory settings

  

To unlock centrally: pull the door handle.

 

The turn signals flash once. The locking knobs in the doors pop up. The anti-theft alarm system* is deactivated.

When it is dark, the surround lighting also comes on if it is activated in the on-board computer.

If you do not open either a door or the boot lid/tailgate after you have unlocked the vehicle, it will automatically relock after approximately 40 seconds.

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There is a danger of the vehicle being unlocked unintentionally. This could occur if the KEYLESS GO key is within one metre of the vehicle and the door handle is splashed with water. This could also occur when cleaning the door handle.

Locking button on the door handle
  

To lock centrally: press locking button  on the door handle without touching the inside of the handle.

 

The turn signals flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors drop down. The anti-theft alarm system* and the immobiliser are primed.

Individual settings

You can change the setting of the locking system. If you now touch the inside surface of the door handle on the driver's door, you will only unlock the driver's door and the fuel filler flap. This could be useful if you frequently travel on your own.

  

To change the setting: press the  and buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice.

The KEYLESS GO key will now function as follows:

  

To unlock the driver's door: pull the door handle on the driver's door.

  

To unlock centrally: pull the door handle on the front-passenger door or on the rear doors.

  

To lock centrally (Saloon): press locking button  on the door handle, without touching the inside of the handle.

  

To lock centrally (Estate): press the locking button on the door handle or the tailgate.

Restoring the factory settings

  

Press the and buttons simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice.

Locking centrally from the luggage compartment* (Estate)

If the vehicle is locked centrally while the tailgate is open, the tailgate will be locked automatically when it is closed.

If you leave the KEYLESS GO key in the vehicle, the tailgate will not lock.

Locking button on the tailgate
  

Press locking button above the licence plate recess on the tailgate.

 

The vehicle locks centrally.

Locking from the boot/luggage compartment (vehicles with remote boot lid closing*)

On vehicles with KEYLESS GO and remote boot lid closing*, you can close the boot lid/tailgate automatically and thereby centrally lock your vehicle more.

 

Opening the doors from the inside

You can open a door from the inside at any time, even if it has been locked.

Locking knob
Door handle
  

Pull door handle .

 

If the door is locked, locking knob pops up. The door is unlocked and can be opened.

 

Automatic locking feature

The vehicle will lock automatically once you have pulled away.

You can switch off the automatic locking function via the on-board computer more.

The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels begin to turn. There is therefore a risk of being locked out when the vehicle is being pushed or tested on a dynamometer.

 

Locking/unlocking the vehicle from the inside

You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside. This feature may be useful if, for example, you wish to unlock the passenger door from the inside or lock the vehicle before you pull away.

Risk of accident

Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. They could open a door from the inside - even if it is locked - and thereby endanger themselves and others.

Unlocking button
Locking button
  

To unlock: press button .

  

To lock: press button .

 

Boot/luggage compartment (vehicles without remote boot lid closing feature*)

Risk of poisoning

Exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle interior if the engine is running and the boot lid/tailgate is open. This could poison you. Therefore, you should make sure that the boot lid/tailgate is always closed when the engine is running.

Risk of accident

Estate

Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. They could open the tailgate from the inside and endanger themselves and others.

The boot lid/tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the boot lid/tailgate.

Opening from the outside

You can only open the boot lid/tailgate after unlocking it first.

  

To unlock centrally: press the  button on the key.

Handle

Saloon

Handle

Estate

  

Pull handle .

  

Raise the boot lid/tailgate.

Opening from the outside using the key (Saloon)

You can unlock and open the boot lid simultaneously with the key when the vehicle is stationary.

  

Press and hold the button on the key until the boot lid opens.

Closing from the outside

Risk of injury

Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you close the tailgate.

Do not leave the key in the boot/luggage compartment. You could otherwise lock yourself out.

Recess

Saloon

Recess

Estate

  

Pull the boot lid/tailgate down using recess .

  

Lock the vehicle if necessary using the  button on the key or with KEYLESS GO*.

Opening from the inside (Saloon)

You can simultaneously unlock and open the boot from the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary.

Remote opening button
  

Pull remote operating button  until the boot lid opens.

 

The indicator lamp in the button lights up and stays lit until the boot is closed again.

Opening the tailgate from inside the vehicle (Estate with a folding bench seat*)

The tailgate swings up and to the rear when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate.

You can only open the tailgate from the inside if the child-proof locks have not been activated more.

Handle
Locking catch
  

Pull the upper section of handle .

  

Swing the tailgate upwards.

The tailgate cannot be opened from the outside if you slide locking catch in the handle to the right.

Locking the boot separately (Saloon)

You can lock the boot separately

(Not available in all countries.)

. If you then unlock the vehicle centrally, the boot remains locked and cannot be opened.

  

Close the boot lid.

  

Remove the emergency key element from the key more.

Basic position
To lock separately
  

Insert the emergency key element fully into the boot lock.

  

Turn the emergency key element clockwise to position .

  

Remove the emergency key element.

 

Boot/luggage compartment (vehicles with remote boot lid closing feature*)

The remote boot lid closing feature* opens and closes the boot lid/tailgate automatically. You can stop the automatic opening and closing procedure at any time:

  • Saloon: by pulling or pressing the remote operating button at the driver's seat

    Estate: by pulling the remote operating button at the driver's seat again

  • by pressing the  button on the key

  • by pulling the handle on the boot lid/tailgate

  • by pressing the closing button in the boot lid/tailgate

On Estate vehicles, you will hear a warning tone as the tailgate is opening or closing.

Risk of poisoning

Exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle interior if the engine is running and the boot lid/tailgate is open. This could poison you. Therefore, you should make sure that the boot lid/tailgate is always closed when the engine is running.

Risk of accident

Estate

Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. They could open the tailgate from the inside and endanger themselves and others.

The boot lid/tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the boot lid/tailgate.

Opening from the outside

You can only open the boot lid/tailgate after unlocking it first.

  

To unlock centrally: press the  button on the key.

Handle

Saloon

Handle

Estate

  

Pull handle .

 

The boot lid/tailgate opens.

Opening from the outside using the key

  

Press and hold the button on the key until the boot lid/tailgate opens.

Closing from the outside (without KEYLESS GO*)

You can close the boot lid/tailgate from the outside using the closing button in the boot lid/tailgate.

Risk of injury

Monitor the boot lid/tailgate closing procedure to make sure that nobody can become trapped. To halt the closing procedure, press the closing switch in the boot lid/tailgate again, or press the button on the key.

Do not leave the key in the boot/luggage compartment. You could otherwise lock yourself out.

Closing button

Saloon

Closing button

Estate

  

Press closing button .

 

The boot lid/tailgate closes automatically.

Closing from the outside and locking centrally (using KEYLESS GO*)

You can close the boot lid/tailgate from the outside using the closing button in the boot lid/tailgate, or you can close and centrally lock the vehicle simultaneously with the KEYLESS GO button*.

Risk of injury

Monitor the boot lid/tailgate closing procedure to make sure that nobody can become trapped. To halt the closing procedure, press the closing switch in the boot lid/tailgate again, or press the button on the key.

Do not leave the key in the boot/luggage compartment. You could otherwise lock yourself out.

Closing button
KEYLESS GO button*

Saloon

Closing button
KEYLESS GO button*

Estate

  

To close: press closing button .

  

To close and lock centrally: press KEYLESS GO button* .

If you leave a KEYLESS GO key* in the boot/luggage compartment, the boot lid/tailgate will not lock.

Opening and closing from inside the vehicle

Saloon:

You can open and close the boot lid from the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary.

Estate:

You can open the tailgate from the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary.

Saloon:

Risk of injury

Monitor the boot lid closing procedure to make sure that nobody can become trapped. Release the remote operating button to stop the closing procedure.

Remote operating button

Saloon

Remote operating button

Estate

  

To open: pull remote operating button  until the boot lid/tailgate opens.

  

To close (Saloon): press remote operating button  until the boot lid is closed.

Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate* (Estate)

You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate in the top half of its opening range. This could be useful, for example, when there is insufficient space above the tailgate.

Activating
  

To open the tailgate: pull the handle.

  

To stop the opening procedure: pull the handle again.

  

Move the tailgate manually to the desired position.

  

Press and hold the closing button in the tailgate until you hear a tone.

 

The opening angle limiter is switched on. The tailgate will now stop in the saved position when opening.

 

If you do not hear a tone, it was not possible to save the position. Open the tailgate slightly and press the closing button again until you hear a tone.

Deactivating
  

Press and hold the closing button in the tailgate until you hear two brief tones.

Opening the tailgate from inside the vehicle (Estate with a folding bench seat*)

On Estate vehicles with a folding bench seat*, you can open the tailgate from the inside more.

Locking the boot separately (Saloon)

You can lock the boot separately more

(Not available in all countries.)

.

 

Date of printing:

11/23/2009

Interactive Owner's Manual [In depth | Opening and closing]

Owner's Manual version: ÄJ 2008/1 b

Note: The online Owner's Manual is the latest version available. Deviations between this manual and items specific to your vehicle may occur since Mercedes-Benz constantly adapts its vehicles to the latest technology and modifies design and equipment. Please note that this online Owner's Manual does not under any circumstances replace the printed Owner's Manual which is supplied with the vehicle.