remote control MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2000 W140 User Guide

45 Central locking system
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sliding/pop-up roof from outside
(summer opening/convenience feature)
Aim transmitter eye of remote control at a door receiver.
Summer opening:
(Operation with electronic main key)
The sliding/pop-up roof and all side windows can be
opened and the driver’s seat ventilation automatically
switches on. See page 79 for seat ventilation.
Continue to press transmit buttonΠafter unlocking
the vehicle.
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof begin to open
after approx. 1 second. The driver’s seat ventilation
automatically switches on. See page 79 for seat
ventilation.
To interrupt opening procedure, release transmit
button.
Convenience feature:
(Operation with electronic main key)
The sliding/pop-up roof and the side windows can be
closed.Continue to press transmit button‹ after locking
the vehicle.
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof begin to close
after approx. 1 second.
To interrupt closing procedure, release transmit button.
Ensure that all side windows and the sliding/pop-up
roof are properly closed before leaving the vehicle.
Wa r n i n g !
Never operate the windows or sliding/pop-up roof if
there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by
the opening or closing procedure.In case the procedure causes potential danger, the
procedure can be immediately halted by releasing
the remote control button. To reverse direction of
movement pressŒ for opening or‹ for
closing.

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Note:
If the windows and sliding/pop-up roof cannot be
operated automatically by pressing the transmit button
of the remote control then it may be necessary to change
the batteries in the electronic main key (if ok, battery
check lamp in electronic main key will light briefly
when transmitting), or to synchronize the remote
control, see page 363 and 365.
Convenience feature
(Operation with KEYLESS-GO)
Continue to press lock button on door handle after
locking the vehicle.
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof begin to close
after approx. 1 second.
To interrupt closing procedure, release lock button. To
reverse direction (within 2 seconds after closing), pull
and hold door handle. Opening of windows starts and
continues for as long as the door handle is held but the
door not opened.
Ensure that all side windows and the sliding/pop-up
roof are properly closed before leaving the vehicle.
Wa r n i n g !
Never operate the windows or sliding/pop-up roof if
there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by
the closing procedure.In case the procedure causes potential danger, the
procedure can be immediately halted by releasing
the lock button. To reverse direction of movement
pull and hold outside door handle.

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Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid
The doors and the trunk lid close automatically if:
•the doors are positioned against the lock,
•the trunk lid is lowered against the lock.
It is not necessary to slam the door or trunk lid closed, a
pneumatic power-assisted mechanism draws doors and
trunk lid closed quietly and automatically once the lid
or door has been latched. When the pneumatic power-
assisted mechanism has stopped, doors and/or trunk
can be reopened.Central locking switch
1Locking
2Unlocking
The central locking switch is located in the center
console.
The doors and trunk can only be locked with the central
locking switch, if both doors are closed.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the central
locking switch, while in the selective remote control
mode, only the door opened from the inside is unlocked.
Wa r n i n g !
To prevent possible personal injury, always keep
hands and fingers away from the door or trunk
opening when closing a door or the trunk lid. Be
especially careful when small children are around.The pneumatic power closing assist mechanism
cannot be interrupted once it has been engaged.To prevent personal injury, never actuate the
closing assist mechanism by tampering with the
door or trunk lid latch.

51 Central locking system
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index If the vehicle was previously locked with the central
locking switch, while in the global remote control mode,
the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened
from the inside.
Notes:
If the vehicle was previously locked with the remote
control or the lock button at any door handle (vehicles
with KEYLESS-GO) the doors and trunk cannot be
unlocked with the central locking switch.
The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with
the central locking switch.
If the vehicle has previously been locked from the
outside, opening a door from the inside will trigger the
alarm. To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in
the starter switch or press buttonŒ or‹ on the
electronic main key; or (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO)
when carrying the KEYLESS-GO-card, grasp the door
handle or press the start-/stop button on the gear
selector lever.
Wa r n i n g !
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the starter switch, take the
KEYLESS-GO-card (if so equipped) with you, and
lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment
may cause serious personal injury.

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(Vehicles without trunk lid opening/closing system)
The switch is located on the driver’s door.The trunk lid will swing open automatically. You should
always make sure there is sufficient clearance.
A minimum height clearance of 6 ft. (1.85 m) is
required to open the trunk lid.
To open the trunk, the vehicle must be at standstill. Pull
up on switch until trunk lid is open.
The indicator lamp in the switch remains on with trunk
lid open.
Notes:
The trunk can also be opened by using the remote
control. PressŠ button.
The trunk lid cannot be opened by the switch or the
remote control when previously locked separately with
the mechanical key. To open, see page 53.
The trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid
release switch when the vehicle was previously locked
with the remote control. To unlock vehicle with the
remote control, see page 34.

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Trunk lid opening/closing system (optional)
The switch is located on the driver’s door.
The trunk lid will open and close automatically. You
should always make sure that there is sufficient
clearance.
A minimum height clearance of 6 ft. (1.85 m) is
required to open the trunk lid.
To open and close the trunk, the vehicle must be parked
and unlocked. To o p e n t r u n k l i d :
Pull up on switch until trunk lid begins to open. The
switch can now be released, the trunk lid opens
automatically.
To interrupt the opening process, either pull up on
switch, or push in trunk lid lock, or press buttonŠ
on the remote control.
The indicator lamp in the switch remains on with trunk
lid open.
To c l o s e tr u n k l i d :
Press upper half of switch until trunk lid is closed and
the indicator lamp in the switch goes out.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the trunk lid, be sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure. Be especially careful when small
children are around. Maintain sight of trunk area
while operating the door mounted switch.To interrupt the hydraulic power closing assist
mechanism release trunk lid release/close switch
and pull up to open.

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The automatic closing process is interrupted, if the
trunk lid is pushed against an object. The trunk lid will
reverse slightly and stop. In its final closing stage the
hydraulic power closing assist mechanism releases the
trunk lid which then drops into the lock by its own
weight. Now the trunk lid will stop but not reverse
slightly.
Investigate and correct the cause of interruption.
Now press trunk lid opening/closing switch again to
close the trunk lid.
In case of a malfunction the trunk lid can be opened and
closed manually.
To open, unlock trunk lid with the mechanical key and
open lid by hand, see page 53.
To close, lower trunk lid with hands placed flat on trunk
lid. Please remember to keep your fingers out of the
space between the lid and the vehicle.The trunk can also be opened by using the remote
control. PressŠ button.
The trunk lid cannot be opened by the switch or the
remote control when previously locked separately with
the mechanical key. To open, see page 53.
The trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid
opening/closing switch when the vehicle was
previously locked with the central locking switch. To
unlock vehicle with the central locking switch, see
page 50.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the trunk lid
will open automatically if a KEYLESS-GO-card is
recognized in the area of rear shelf or inside the trunk.

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Antitheft alarm system
1Indicator lamp in switch located in center console
The antitheft alarm is automatically armed or disarmed
with the remote control or the KEYLESS-GO-function, by
locking or unlocking the vehicle.The antitheft alarm is armed within approx. 10 seconds
after locking the vehicle with the remote control or the
lock button at each door handle (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO).
A blinking lamp (1) indicates that the alarm is armed.
Operation:
Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior
vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when
someone:
•opens a door,
•opens the trunk,
•opens the hood,
•attempts to raise the vehicle.
The alarm will last approximately 2
1/2minutes in form
of f lashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm
will sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if
the activating element (a door for example) is
immediately closed. If the alarm stays on for more than
20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically.
See Tele Aid on page 210.

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Garage door opener
1Signal transmitter keys
2Indicator lamp
3Portable remote control transmitterThe built-in remote control is capable of operating up to
three separately controlled objects.
Note:
Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible
with the integrated opener. If you should experience
difficulties with programming the transmitter, contact
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call
Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA
only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in
Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
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Wa r n i n g !
When programming a garage door opener, the door
moves up or down.When programming or operating the remote
control make sure there is no possibility of anyone
being harmed by the moving door.

203 Garage door opener
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index For operation in the USA only: This device complies
with Part 15, Subpart C, Section 209 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
WARNING: Changes or modification not expressly
approved by party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Programming or reprogramming the integrated
remote control:
1. Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2.
2. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter of the
device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 inches
(5 cm to 12 cm) away from the surface of the
integrated remote control located on the inside rear
view mirror, keeping the indicator lamp in view.3. Using both hands, simultaneously push the hand-
held transmitter button and the desired integrated
remote control button. Do not release the buttons
until completing step 4.
4. The indicator lamp on the integrated remote control
will flash, first slowly and then rapidly. When the
indicator lamp flashes rapidly, both buttons may be
released (the rapid flashing lamp indicates
successful programming of the new frequency
signal). To program the remaining two buttons,
follow ste ps 1 through 4.
Note:
If, after repeated attempts, you do not successfully
program the integrated remote control device to learn
the signal of the hand-held transmitter, the garage door
opener could be equipped with the “rolling code
feature”.