keyless MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON 2007 Owner's Guide

Display
messages 26
8 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
I 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
Change batter
y
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Change key batter -
ies The KEYLESS GO* key batteries are dis-
charged. X
Change the batteries (Y page 304). I Key not detected
The KEYLESS GO key* is not detected
while the engine is running because it is
not inside the vehicle or because of strong
radio interference. A warning tone also
sounds.
Once the engine is switched off, you will
no longer be able to lock the vehicle cen-
trally or start the engine. X
Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic
conditions as you do so.
X Locate the KEYLESS GO key* or operate the
vehicle using the key in the ignition lock. I Key not detected
The KEYLESS GO* key cannot be detec-
ted. X
Change the location of the KEYLESS GO key*
within the vehicle .
X Operate the vehicle using the key in the ignition
lock if necessary. Practical advice
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Display
messages 26
9 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
I 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
Key still in vehi-
cle
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Key still in vehi-
cle
The KEYLESS GO key* was detected in the
vehicle when you attempted to lock the
vehicle. X
Remove the KEYLESS GO key* from the vehi-
cle . I 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
You need a new key
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Replace key The key no longer functions. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. I Key does not belong
to vehicle You have put the wrong key in the ignition
lock. X
Use the correct key. I Close doors to lock
vehicle Not all doors were closed as you attemp-
ted to lock the vehicle. A warning tone
also sounds. X
Close all doors and lock the vehicle again . Practical advice
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Display
messages 27
0 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
I 4-button multi-function
steering wheel:
Insert key
12-button luxury multi-
function steering
wheel:
Remove starting
button, then
insert key
KEYLESS GO* has malfunctioned or is
faulty. A warning tone also sounds. X
Pull out the KEYLESS GO* button from the igni-
tion lock (Y page 86).
X Start your vehicle using the KEYLESS GO* key
in the ignition lock. ? Rear left seat
backrest not
locked
or
Rear right seat
backrest not
locked The rear seat backrest is not engaged on
the left-hand or right-hand side. A warning
tone also sounds. X
Fully engage the rear seat backrest
(Y page 186). Practical advice
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Troubleshooting
28
6 Warning tone
s Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The anti-theft alarm system* is
suddenly triggered. You have opened the vehicle
using the emergency key element
without deactivating the anti-
theft alarm system* first. Key:
X
Press the Œor the ‹button.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The alarm is deactivated.
KEYLESS GO* :
X Grasp the exterior door handle. The KEYLESS GO key* must be
outside the vehicle .
The alarm is deactivated.
or
X Press the KEYLESS GO button* on the dashboard. The KEYLESS
GO key* must be inside the vehicle.
The alarm is deactivated. You hear a warning tone. A message appears in the multi-
function display. X
See the explanations for the display message (Y page 236). You hear a warning tone. You are driving with the parkin
g
brake on. X
Release the parking brake. Practical advice
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Troubleshooting
29
8 KEYLESS GO*
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
You cannot lock or unlock th
e
vehicle using the KEYLESS GO
key. The KEYLESS GO key batterie
s
are discharged or nearly dis-
charged. X
Lock or unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the
key. Point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle from close
range and try to open the vehicle again.
If this does not work:
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 300).
X Check the KEYLESS GO key batteries (Y page 304) and replace
them if necessary (Y page 304). There is a fault with KEYLESS GO. X
Lock or unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the
key. To do this, point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle
from close range and try to open the vehicle again.
X Have the KEYLESS GO key checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop . There is interference from a pow-
erful source of radio waves. X
Lock or unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 300). The battery check lamp in the
KEYLESS GO key does not light
up when tested. The KEYLESS GO key batteries
are discharged. X
Change the batteries (Y page 304). Practical advice
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Troubleshooting
29
9 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The vehicle cannot be started
using the KEYLESS GO key and
the KEYLESS GO button. The KEY-
LESS GO key is in the vehicle. A door is open. The key therefore
cannot be detected so easily. X
Close the door and try to start the vehicle again . You did not depress the brak
e
when starting the engine. X
Depress the brake pedal and press the KEYLESS GO button. There is interference from a pow-
erful source of radio waves
. X
Start your vehicle using the KEYLESS GO key in the ignition lock. You have lost the KEYLESS GO
key
. X
Have the KEYLESS GO key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers .
X If necessary, have the manual locks changed too. Parking up the vehicle
Proble
m Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The vehicle is to be left parked up
for longer than six weeks. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop and seek advice.
X Disconnect the battery (Y page 326). Practical advice
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Locking/unlocking in an emergency
300 Locking/unlocking in an emergency
Emergency key
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked or
locked with the key or the KEYLESS GO
key*, use the emergency key element.
If you use the emergency key element to
unlock and open the driver's door or the boot
lid, the anti-theft alarm system* will be trig-
gered (Y page 71).
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
X Press the korj button on the key.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or
X Press the KEYLESS GO but-
ton* (Y page 85).
or
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS
GO*.
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 in the ignition lock. Releasing and removing the emergenc
y
key element 1
Release catch
2 Emergency key element
X Push release catch 1in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
emergency key element 2from the key. Unlocking the vehicle
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked cen-
trally with the key or the KEYLESS GO key*:
X Remove the emergency key element from
the key (Y page 300). $
To unlock
X Insert the emergency key element fully into
the lock of the driver's door.
X Turn the emergency key element anti-
clockwise to position $.
The door is unlocked.
i On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the
emergency key element clockwise.
X Turn the emergency key element back and
remove it. Practical advice
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Locking/unlocking in an emergency
301Locking the vehicle
If the vehicle can no longer be locked cen -
trally with the key or the KEYLESS GO key*:
X Open the driver's door.
X Close the front-passenger door, the rear
doors and the boot lid/tailgate.
X Press the central locking button
(Y page 80).
X Check whether the locking knobs on th e
doors are still visible. Press the locking
knobs down by hand if necessary.
X Remove the emergency key element from
the key (Y page 300). $
To lock X
Insert the emergency key element fully into
the lock of the driver's door.
X Turn the emergency key element clockwise
as far as it will go to position $.
i On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the
emergency key element anti-clockwise.
X Turn the emergency key element back and
remove it.
X Check whether the doors and the boot lid/
tailgate are locked. Opening the boot
! The boot lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
enough space above the boot lid.
If the boot can no longer be unlocked with th e
key or the KEYLESS GO key *:
X Remove the emergency key element from
the key (Y page 300). Boot lock
$ Basic position
% Unlocking the boot
X Insert the emergency key element fully into
the boot lock.
X Turn the emergency key element anti-
clockwise as far as it will go to position
% .
The boot is unlocked.
X Turn the emergency key element back to
basic position $and remove it. Practical advice
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Changing the batteries
3041
To fold back
2 To push back
3 To push down
X Push the head restraint cushion backwards
by the lower part as far as it will go 2.
X Push the head restraint cushion down into
the guide as far as it will go 3.
X Firmly press back the head restraint cush -
ion until it engages 1. Changing the batteries
Notes
It is advisable to have the batteries replaced
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of poisoning
Batteries contain toxic and caustic sub-
stances. For this reason, keep batteries
away from children.
If a battery is swallowed, consult a docto r
immediately. H
Environmental not
e
Do not dispose of batteries with the house-
hold rubbish. They contain highly toxic sub-
stances .
Take discharged batteries to a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre, or to a special collection
point for old batteries. Key or KEYLESS GO key*
Checking the batteries X
Press the jork button.
The batteries are in order if the battery
charge indicator lamp goes on briefly.
Changing the batteries You require two CR 2025 3V cell batteries.
X
Remove the emergency key element from
the key (Y page 300). 1
Emergency key element
2 Battery tray Practical advic
e
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Battery
32
6 Battery in the engine compartment
1
Batter y
2 Positive terminal
3 Negative terminal
4 Breather hos e Battery in the boo
t
1 Positive terminal
2 Battery
3 Negative terminal
4 Breather hos e Disconnecting the batter
y G
Risk of accident
If the battery is disconnected:
R there is no brake boosting effect and yo u
will need to apply more pressure to brak e
and the brake pedal travel will be longer ; you may have to depress the brake peda
l
with full force
R you can no longer turn the key in the igni-
tion and with KEYLESS GO*, pressing th e
KEYLESS GO button* on the selector
lever will have no effect
R the selector lever is locked in position P
on vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion*
! Always disconnect the battery in the
sequence described below. Never swap the
terminal clamps. You may otherwise dam-
age the vehicle electronics.
Vehicles with the battery in the engine
compartment:
X Firmly depress the parking brake and shift
the selector lever to position Pon vehicles
with automatic transmission*.
X Switch off all electrical consumers .
X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition
lock and remove it.
X Open the bonnet.
X Remove the retaining clamps on the cover .
X Remove the negative terminal clamp from
the battery. Practical advice
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