remote start MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET 2013 C207 Owner's Manual

Tank content
Fuel gauge ............................... 29, 213
Technical data
Emergency spare wheel ................. 357
Information .................................... 360
Tires/wheels ................................. 349
Vehicle data ................................... 367
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 281
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 282
Downloading routes .......................285
Emergency call .............................. 279
Geo fencing ................................... 285
Important safety notes .................. 277
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 284
MB info call button ........................ 281
Remote vehicle locking .................. 283
Roadside Assistance button .......... 280
Search & Send ............................... 282
Self-test ......................................... 278
Speed alert .................................... 285
System .......................................... 278
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 286
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 284
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 283
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 220
Display message ............................ 253
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 220
Number from the phone book ........ 221
Redialing ........................................ 221
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 220
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 213
Outside temperature ...................... 214
Setting (climate control) ................ 142
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........70
Immobilizer ...................................... 70
Through-loading ................................ 270
Through-loading feature ...................270
Time see Separate Operator's Manual
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 330
Checking manually ........................329Display message
............................ 248
Maximum ....................................... 328
Notes ............................................. 327
Recommended ...............................
325
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes .................. 329
Restarting ...................................... 329
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 332
Function/notes ............................. 330
Restarting ...................................... 332
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Warning message .......................... 332
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 343
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 342
Bar (definition) ............................... 341
Changing a wheel .......................... 344
Characteristics .............................. 341
Checking ........................................ 323
Definition of terms ......................... 341
Direction of rotation ......................344
Display message ............................ 248
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 344
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 341
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 342
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 342
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 342
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................342
Important safety notes .................. 322
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 342
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 342
Labeling (overview) ........................ 338
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 343
Load index ..................................... 340
Load index (definition) ...................342
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 342 Index
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The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
R Do not keep the SmartKey:
-with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
- with
metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the SmartKey's
functionality.
Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected. SmartKey functions
:
& To lock the vehicle
; F To unlock the trunk lid
= % To unlock the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press the %
button.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately

40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again.
R the theft deterrent locking system is
armed again.
X To lock centrally: press the & button.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the fuel filler flap When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
You

can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (Y page 226).
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 225). KEYLESS-GO
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started
by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a
KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle.
Locking and unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO.

To do this, you only need carry
the SmartKey with you. When you touch the
surface of the sensors on the vehicle's
outside door handles, KEYLESS-GO
establishes a radio connection between the
vehicle and the SmartKey. When the engine
is started and whilst you are driving,
KEYLESS-GO also checks whether a valid
SmartKey is in the vehicle by periodically
establishing radio contact.
You can combine the KEYLESS-GO functions
with those of a conventional key, e.g. using
KEYLESS-GO to unlock and pressing the
& button to lock.
When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO,
the distance between the SmartKey and the
corresponding door handle must not be
greater than 3 ft (1 m). SmartKey
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Opening/closing Z

A display message appears, asking
whether navigation should be started.
X Select Yes by sliding XVY and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The system calculates the route and
subsequently starts the route guidance
with the address entered.
i If you select No, the address can be stored
in the address book.
i If you have sent more than one
destination address, each individual
destination must be confirmed separately.
i Destination addresses are loaded in the
same order as the order in which they were
sent. If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz
vehicles with mbrace and activated mbrace
accounts:
if multiple vehicles are registered under the
same e-mail address, the destination will
be sent to all the vehicles.
Vehicle remote opening You can use the vehicle remote opening if you
have unintentionally locked your vehicle and
a

replacement SmartKey is not available. The
vehicle can be opened by the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance center.
The vehicle can be immediately remotely
opened within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, the remote opening
may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After
30 days the vehicle can no longer be opened
remotely.
X Contact the following service hotlines:
R
USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or 1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for your password.
X Return to your vehicle at the time agreed
upon with the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center.
USA only: alternatively, the vehicle can be
opened via:
R the Internet, under the "Owners Online"
section
R the telephone application (e.g. iPhone ®
,
Blackberry)
To do this, you will need your identification
number and password.
i Vehicle

remote opening is only possible if
the corresponding mobile phone network
is accessible.
Vehicle remote closing The 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, the remote closing
may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After
30 days the vehicle can no longer be closed
remotely.
X Contact the following service hotlines:
R
USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372)

or 1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for your PIN.
The next time you are inside the vehicle and
you switch on the ignition, the Doors
Locked Remotely message appears in the
multifunction display. Features
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USA only: alternatively, the vehicle can be
locked via:
R
the Internet, under the "Owners Online"
section
R the telephone application (e.g. iPhone ®
,
Blackberry)
To do this, you will need your identification
number and password.
i The vehicle remote closing feature is
available when the relevant mobile phone
network
is available and data connection is
possible.
Stolen vehicle recovery service If your vehicle has been stolen:
X
Notify the police.
The police will issue a numbered incident
report.
X This number will be forwarded to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center together with your PIN.
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center

then attempts to locate the mbrace
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.
i If
the anti-theft alarm system is activated
for longer than 30 seconds, the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance center is
automatically informed.
Vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis With the vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis (Vehicle Health Check), the
Customer Assistance center can provide
improved support 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 assistance is required. You are then, for example, guided to the nearest Mercedes-
Benz Service 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. You will see the Roadside
Assistance Connected message in the
COMAND display. If the vehicle remote
malfunction diagnosis is able to be started,
the Request for vehicle diagnosis
received. Start vehicle diagnosis?
message appears in the display.
X Press Yes to confirm the message.
X If the Vehicle Diagnosis: Please
switch on ignition. message appears:
turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X If the Please follow the
instructions
received by phone and
move your vehicle to a safe
position. message appears: follow the
instructions of the customer service
representative.
The message in the display disappears.
If you select Cancel, the vehicle remote
malfunction diagnosis is canceled
completely.
The vehicle operating state check begins.
Meanwhile, the Vehicle diagnosis
activated message appears.
When the check is finished, the Sending
vehicle diagnosis data...(Voice
connection may be interrupted
during data transfer.) message
appears.

The vehicle data can now be sent to
the Customer Assistance center.
X Press OK to confirm the message.
The voice connection with the Customer
Assistance center is terminated.
The Vehicle Diagnosis:
Transferring data... appears.
The vehicle data is sent to the Customer
Assistance center.284
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Depending on what the customer service
representative agreed with you, the voice
connection
is re-established after the transfer
is complete. If necessary, you will be
contacted at a later time by another means,
e.g. by E-Mail or telephone.
Further functions of the vehicle remote
malfunction diagnosis include, for example:
R transfer of service data to the Customer
Assistance center. If a service is overdue,
the COMAND display shows a message
about various special offers at your
workshop.
R monthly status information E-Mail on oil
level, air pressure, maintenance, brakes,
etc. If applicable, you will receive
information on special offers in the E-Mail.
USA only: this information can also be
called up under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
Information on the data stored in the vehicle
(Y page 25).
Information on roadside assistance
(Y page 22).
Downloading routes Downloading routes allows you to transfer
and save predefined routes in the navigation
system.

To do this, an SD memory card must
be inserted into the COMAND system. If no
SD memory card is inserted, you must insert
the card into the card slot on the COMAND
system before saving.
A route can be prepared and sent either by a
customer service representative or via the
mbrace portal on the Internet. Each route can
include up to 20 way points. When a route has
been received by the navigation system,
'Route name' has been saved to
memory card. Do you want to start
route guidance? appears on the COMAND
display. The route is saved to the SD memory
card. X
To start route guidance: select Yes.
An overview of the route is shown in the
display.
i If you select No, the saved route can be
called up later in the navigation menu.
X Select Start.
Route guidance is started.
i Downloaded
and saved data can be called
up again in COMAND. Further information
can be found in the "COMAND", "Online
and Internet services" and "Download
destination/route" sections.
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
Assistance 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 SMS, E-Mail or an automated call.
The data which is sent to the Customer
Assistance center contains the following
information:
R the location where the speed limit was
exceeded
R the time at which the speed limit was
exceeded
R the 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 SMS, 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 Features
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