remote control MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class 2008 C216 Comand Manual

38 At a glanceDriver’s door control panel
Item
Page
1
Inside door handle
362
2
Central unlocking switch
362
3
Central locking switch
362
4
Memory function (for storing
seat, exterior mirror, and
steering wheel settings)
385
5
Selector button for front
passenger seat
370
6
Seat heating
Seat ventilation*
375
376
7
Seat adjustment
368
Item
Page
8
Exterior rear view mirror
adjustment
Mirror folding function
381
382
9
Switches for opening/ closing
side windows
402
a
Remote trunk opening/clos-
ing switch
500
b
Rear window override switch
63

152 Control systemsCOMAND telephone*Switching the hands-free microphone
on or off
Switching screen to telephone
mode: Call up main telephone menu
(page 145).

Switching off microphone:
Select “Mic OFF” and press n.
or

Press F shortcut button.
If the microphone is switched off,
the> symbol appears in the main
area.

Switching on microphone:
Select “Mic ON”.
or

Press F shortcut button.
The> symbol disappears.
Sending a character string via DTMF
Answering machines or other devices can
be controlled by character strings (e.g. for
remote query functions).
Sending character strings via the DTMF
menu

During a call, select “DTMF”.
The DTMF dialing display appears.1Back to the call display
2Character entry
3To call up the phone book

Sending individual characters:
Rotateymz or slide omp and select
desired character.
Each character you select can be seen
in the main area and is sent immediate-
ly.
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The name of the person you are speaking
with can only be seen in display 7 if his or her
telephone number and name have been saved in
the COMAND address book or phone book on
the mobile phone. The telephone number must
also be saved in the same way in which the per-
son you are talking to transmits it.
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This function is not possible with every mo-
bile phone. If the mobile phone supports the
function, you can use it during the call connec-
tion and also during a call.

352 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSmartKey
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
SmartKeys, each with remote control and
a removable mechanical key.
The SmartKey provides an extended oper-
ating range. To prevent theft, however, it is
advisable to only unlock the vehicle when
you are in close proximity to it.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks,
when set to factory settings (
page 354):


the doors


the trunk


the fuel filler flap
SmartKey with remote control1‹ Lock button
2ŠOpening button for trunk
(
page 500)
3Mechanical key locking tab
4ŒUnlock button
5Battery check lamp
6ÂPanic button (
page 64)
!
To prevent possible malfunction, avoid ex-
posing the SmartKey to high levels of electro-
magnetic radiation.
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.Warning!
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To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
or trunk lid opening when closing a door or
the trunk. Be especially careful when small
children are around.
Before closing doors, make sure there is no
possibility of someone getting caught in a
door during closing.

356 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come
with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO,
each with remote control and a removable
mechanical key.
The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated
into the SmartKey. On these vehicles, the
validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
is checked every time you grasp an outside
door handle.
With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can
lock and unlock the vehicle without using
the remote control buttons on the
SmartKey and start the engine without in-
serting the SmartKey in the starter switch.If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid,
your vehicle unlocks:


the doors


the trunk


the fuel filler flap
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO1‹ Lock button
2ŠOpening button for trunk
(
page 500)
3Locking tab for mechanical key
4ΠUnlock button
5Battery check lamp
6ÂPanic button (
page 64)
!
To prevent possible malfunction, avoid ex-
posing the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO to high
levels of electromagnetic radiation.
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised ac-
cess to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Children could start the vehicle with a valid
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO left in the
vehicle or with the KEYLESS-GO button on
the starter switch, or could release the
electronic parking brake, thereby putting
themselves and others in danger. Switch off
the engine and take the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO with you even if you are only
leaving the vehicle for a short while.

404 Controls in detailPower windows
Stopping during Express-operation:
Briefly press the respective power win-
dow switch again.
Summer opening feature
If the weather is warm, you can ventilate
the vehicle before driving off by simulta-
neously:

opening the side windows


opening the tilt/sliding sunroof


turning on the seat ventilation* for the
driver’s seat

Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* at the
driver’s outside door handle. The
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* must be in close proxim-
ity to the driver’s door handle.

Press and hold button Πuntil the
side windows and tilt/sliding sunroof
have reached the desired position.The vehicle unlocks.

Release button Πto interrupt pro-
cedure.
Convenience closing feature
When you lock the vehicle, you can close
the side windows and tilt/sliding sunroof
simultaneously.
!
If the upward movement of a door window is
blocked during the closing procedure, the door
window will stop and open slightly.
Remove the obstruction, press the respective
power window switch at the upper part again
past the resistance point and release.
If the door window still does not close when
there is no obstruction, press and hold the re-
spective power window switch at the upper part.
The door window will then close without the ob-
struction sensor function.
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The “Summer opening” function can only be
activated via the remote control of the SmartKey
or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.
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The seat ventilation* for the driver’s seat is
automatically set to the highest level if activated
via summer opening feature.
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The function of the SmartKey overrules the
KEYLESS-GO* function.Warning!
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When closing the side windows and the
tilt/sliding sunroof, make sure that there is
no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as fol-
lows:

Release button ‹ to stop the closing
procedure. To open, press and hold but-
ton Œ. To continue the closing after
making sure that there is no danger of


500 Controls in detailTrunkOpening trunk
You can open the trunk if the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
A minimum height clearance of 6.0 ft
(1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid.Opening trunk from outside
1Trunk lid handle

Press and hold button Š on the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* until trunk unlocks and
begins to open.
or

Pull on handle1.
In vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: The
vehicle must be unlocked.Opening trunk from inside
1Remote trunk opening/closing switch

Press and hold switch1 until the
trunk is opened.
The indicator lamp in switch1 comes
on and remains lit until the trunk is
closed.
To interrupt the opening procedure:

Release switch1.
Warning!
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Make sure the trunk is closed when the en-
gine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide
(CO) gases may enter the vehicle interior re-
sulting in unconsciousness and death.!
The trunk lid swings open upwards automat-
ically. Always make sure that there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
To stop the opening procedure, press
buttonŠ on the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*.

502 Controls in detailTrunkClosing trunk from inside automatically
1Remote trunk opening/closing switch

Press and hold switch1 until the
trunk is closed.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out when the trunk is closed.
To interrupt the closing procedure:

Release switch1.Closing trunk from outside
automatically
Warning!
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Maintain sight of trunk area while operating
door mounted switch. Monitor the closing
procedure carefully to make sure no one is
in danger of being injured.
To interrupt the closing procedure, release
the door mounted remote trunk open-
ing/closing switch.
Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter
switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
removed from the vehicle, the remote trunk
opening/closing switch can be operated.
Therefore, do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
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If the trunk lid comes into contact with an
object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been
piled too high) in the upper motion sequence, the
closing procedure is stopped and the trunk re-
opens slightly.
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You can also close the trunk by hand.
Warning!
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Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being in-
jured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from
the trunk lid opening when closing the trunk.
Be especially careful when small children
are around. To stop the closing procedure,
do one of the following:

press button Š on the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO


press the trunk opening/closing switch
(on the driver’s door)


press the trunk closing switch


press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing
switch*


pull the trunk lid handle

503 Controls in detailTrunk
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*1Trunk closing switch
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*1Trunk closing switch
Press trunk closing switch1 briefly.
The trunk closes.Closing trunk and locking vehicle from
outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*)
You can close the trunk and lock the vehi-
cle simultaneously from the outside using
the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch.
1KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch

Make sure you have the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO with you.

Press switch1 briefly.
Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter
switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
removed from the vehicle, the remote trunk
opening/closing switch can be operated.
Therefore, do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
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If the trunk lid comes into contact with an
object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been
piled too high) in the upper motion sequence, the
closing procedure is stopped and the trunk re-
opens slightly.
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You can also close the trunk by hand.


523 Controls in detail
Useful features
Shortly after the completion of your
Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive
a user ID and password. By visiting
www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid”
(USA only), you will have access to account
information, remote door unlock and
more.
System self-check
Initially, after switching on the ignition,
malfunctions are detected and indicated.
If a malfunction is detected, the indicator
lamps in the SOS button, the Roadside As-
sistance button• and the Information
button¡ stay on longer than
10 seconds or do not come on. The mes-
sage “Tele Aid Not Activated” or “Tele Aid
Inoperative” appears in the multifunction
display.Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated
automatically following an accident in
which the emergency tensioning devices
(ETDs) or air bags deploy.An emergency call can also be initiated
manually by opening the cover next to the
interior rear view mirror labeled SOS, then
briefly pressing the button located under
the cover. For instructions on initiating an
emergency call manually (
page 525).
Once the emergency call is in progress, the
indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin
to flash. The message:


“Connecting Call” appears in the multi-
function display


“Emergency Call Activated” appears in
the COMAND display
and the audio system is muted. When the
connection is established, the message:


“Call Connected” appears in the multi-
function display


“Emergency Call Activated” appears in
the COMAND display
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The SOS button is located above the interior
rear view mirror (
page 525).
The Roadside Assistance button• and the
Information button¡ are located below the
center armrest cover (page 525).
Warning!
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If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, in
the Roadside Assistance button•
and/or in the Information button¡ do
not come on during the system self-check,
or if any of these indicators remain illuminat-
ed continuously in red and/or the message
“Tele Aid Not Activated” or “Tele Aid Inoper-
ative” is displayed in the multifunction dis-
play after the system self-check, a
malfunction in the system has been detect-
ed.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as ex-
pected. Have the system checked at the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.

529 Controls in detail
Useful features
Remote door unlock
In case you have locked your vehicle unin-
tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle),
and the reserve SmartKey is not handy:
Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
You will be asked to provide your pass-
word which you provided when you
completed the subscriber agreement.
or

Contact the Tele Aid web page via In-
ternet using the ID and password sent
to you shortly after the completion of
your acquaintance call.

Then return to your vehicle and pull the
trunk lid handle for a minimum of
20 seconds until the SOS button be-
gins to flash.
The message: “ Connecting Call ” ap-
pears in the multifunction display and
the SOS button is flashing.
The Response Center will then unlock
your vehicle with the remote door un-
locking feature.Remote door lock
If you have forgotten to lock your vehicle
and are no longer near it, you can have it
locked remotely through the Response
Center.
The vehicle can be remotely locked within
4 days after the ignition has been switched
off.

Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
You will be asked to provide your pass-
word which you provided when you
completed the subscriber agreement.
When you are inside your vehicle the next
time and switch on the ignition, the mes-
sage “Tele Aid Doors Locked Remotely” will
appear on the multifunction display.
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You can exit Roadside Assistance and/ or
the information display during an active connec-
tion and call up the COMAND application last se-
lected. To do so, select “Back”. Meanwhile,
mute remains active (
page 83).
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The remote door unlock feature is available
if the relevant mobile phone network is available
and data connection is possible.
The SOS button will flash and the message:
“Connecting Call” appears in the multifunction
display to indicate receipt of the door unlock
command.
Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Response Center
specialist might attempt to establish voice con-
tact with the vehicle occupants.
If the trunk lid handle was pulled for more than
20 seconds before door unlock authorization
was received by the Response Center, you must
wait 15 minutes before pulling the trunk lid han-
dle again.
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The remote door lock feature is available if
the relevant mobile phone network is available
and data connection is possible.