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approximately six seconds until the battery
check lamp flashes twice (Y
page 85).
i If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the
vehicle, pressing the 000Dor000E button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
X To unlock the driver's door: press the
000E button once.
X To unlock centrally: press the000E
butto ntwice.
X To lock centrally: press the000Dbutton.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as
follows:
X To unlock the driver's door: touch the
inner surface of the door handle on the
driver's door.
X To unlock centrally: touch the inner
surface of the front-passenger door handle.
X To lock centrally: touch the outersensor
surface on one of the door handles.
X To restore the factory settings: press
and hold down the 000Eand000D buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery chec klamp
flashes twice ( Ypage 85). Mechanical key
General notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the SmartKey, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the trunk lid, the
anti-thef talarm system will be triggered
(Y page 78). There are several ways to tur
noff the alarm:
X To turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey: press the000Eor000D button
on the SmartKey.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X To disarm the alarm with KEYLESS-GO:
press the Start/Stop button in the ignition
lock. The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
or
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey must be outside the
vehicle.
Removing the mechanical key 0002
Release catch
0003 Mechanical key
X Push release catch 0002in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical key 0003from the SmartKey.
For further information about:
R unlocking the driver's door (Y page 90)
R unlocking the trunk (Y page 93)
R locking the vehicle (Y page 90)84
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X
To deactivate: press and hold button 0002
for abou tfive seconds until a tone sounds.
X To activate: press and hold button 0003for
about five seconds until a tone sounds.
i If you press one of the two buttons and
do not hear a tone, the relevant setting has
already been selected.
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning.
You could therefore lock yourself out if:
R the vehicle is being pushed.
R the vehicle is being towed.
R the vehicle is on a roller dynamometer.
You can also switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board
computer (Y page 245). Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 84).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. 0006
To unlock X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
to position 0006.
The door is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
If you use the mechanical key to unloc kand
open the driver's door, the anti-thef talarm
system will be triggered ( Ypage 78). Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
X Open the driver's door.
X Close the front-passenger door and the
trunk lid.
X Press the locking button (Y page 89).
X Check whether the locking knob on the
front-passenger door is still visible. If
necessary, press the locking knob down by
hand (Y page 88).
X Close the driver's door.
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 84).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. 0006
To lock
X Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position 0006.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it. 90
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X
Make sure that the doors and the trunk lid
are locked.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey. Trunk
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is
a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
i Opening dimensions of the trunk lid
(Y page 390).
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the
loading guidelines (Y page 288).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You
could otherwise lock yourself out.
The trunk lid can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R opened automatically from outside
R opened automatically from inside
R locked separately
R opened with the emergency release button
R unlocked with the mechanical key Trunk lid reversing feature
The trunk lid is equipped with an automatic
reversing feature. It reacts if a solid object
obstructs or restricts the trunk lid during the
closing procedure. The trunk lid opens again
automatically .The automatic reversing
feature is only an aid and is not a substitute
for your attentiveness to the trunk lid while it
is closing. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R over the last 1/3 in(8 mm) of the closing
movement
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R press the 0005button on the SmartKey, or
R press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door, or
R press the closing or locking button on the
trunk lid, or
R pull on the trunk lid handle Opening/closing from outside
Opening Trunk
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X
Press the 000Ebutton on the SmartKey.
X Pull handle 0002.
X Raise the trunkl id.
Closing X
Pull the trunk lid down using recess 0002.
X If necessary, lock the vehicle with
the 000D button on the SmartKey
(Y page 82) or with KEYLESS-GO
(Y page 83).
i If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the
trunk, the trunk lid cannot be locked and
will open again. Opening automatically from outside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide .Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is ope nwhen the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is
a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open.
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid. i
Opening dimensions of the trunk lid
(Y page 390).
Opening You can unlock and open the trunk lid
simultaneously with the SmartKey.
X
Press and hold the 0005button on the
SmartKey until the trunk lid opens. Opening automatically from inside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is
a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open.
i Opening dimensions of the trunk lid
(Y page 390).
Opening X
To open: pull remote operating switch for
trunk lid 0002until the trunk lid opens.
You can open the trunk lid from the driver's
seat when the vehicle is stationary and
unlocked. 92
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Locking the trunk separately
You can lock the trunk separately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk
remains locked and canno tbe opened.
X Close the trun klid.
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 84). 0006
Basic position
0007 To lock
X Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as it will go.
X Turn the mechanical key clockwise from
position 0006to position 0007.
X Remove the mechanical key.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey. Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key)
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficien tclearance above the trunk lid.
If the trunk cannot be unlocked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unloc kand
open the trunk lid, the anti-thef talarm system
will be triggered ( Ypage 78).
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 84).
X Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as it will go. 0006
Neutral position.
0007 To unlock
X Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
fro mp osition 0006as far as it will go to
position 0007.Pulling the trunk lid handle at
the same time.
The trunk is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back to position
0006 and remove it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
i When you loc kthe vehicle (Y page 90),
the trunk is also locked. Trunk emergency release
You can open the trunk lid from inside the
vehicle with the emergency release button. X
Press emergency release button 0002briefly.
The trunk lid unlocks and opens.
The trunk lid can be unlocked and opened
with the trunk lid emergency release when
the vehicle is stationary or while driving. Trunk
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The trunk lid emergency release does not
open the trunk lid if the battery is
disconnected or discharged.
Trunk lid emergency release light:
R
emergency release button 0002flashes for
30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened.
R emergency release button 0002flashes for
60 minutes after the trunk lid is closed. Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the side
window moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side
window during the opening procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or pull the switch to close the side
window again. G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch to open the side
window again. G
WARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side
windows. When leaving the vehicle, always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle. Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts a side window during the
closing process, the side window opens again
automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing a side window. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R over the last 1/6 in(4 mm) of the closing
movement
R during resetting
R when closing the side window again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
someone becomes trapped, press the switch
to open the side window again. Opening and closing the side
windows
The switches for all side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also a switch on
the front-passenger door as well as on the
doors in the rear compartment on the left and
right-hand sides for the respective side
window.
The switches on the driver's door take
precedence. 94
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0002
Front left
0003 Front right
0023 Rear right
0022 Rear left
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X To open: press the corresponding switch.
X To close: pull the corresponding switch.
i You can start automatic operation when
opening and closing the front doo rwindows
and when opening the rear door windows.
To do so, briefly press or pull the switch to
beyond the point of resistance in the
relevant direction .You can stop automatic
operation by pressing or pulling again.
i You can continue to operate the side
windows after you switch off the engine or
remove the SmartKey. This function is
available for up to five minutes or until the
driver's or front-passenger door is opened.
i When the override feature for the side
windows is activated (Y page 68), the side
windows cannot be operated from the rear. Opening and closing all side windows
(Cabriolet)
Using the switch on the center console G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury. Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch down to open the
side window again.
You can use the switch on the center console
to close all side windows simultaneously.
X Open the cover in the lower center console.
The switch for all side windows is under the
cover. X
To open all side windows: press
switch 0002to the point of resistance.
X To open all side windows fully: press
switch 0002beyond the point of resistance.
X To close all side windows: pull
switch 0002.
Using the SmartKey G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch to open the side
window again.
You can use the SmartKey to open or close
all side windows simultaneously.
X Close the soft top (Y page 100).
X Open the trunk partition (Y page 106). Side windows
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Problems with the side windows
G
WARNING
If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window
closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the
body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury
or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, release
the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window. Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
As
ide window cannot
be closed because it is
blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window
guide. X
Remove the objects.
X Close the side window. As
ide window cannot
be closed and you
cannot see the cause. If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again
slightly:
X
Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased force.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens
again slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-entrapmen tfeature. Soft top (Cabriolet)
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not fully open/close the soft top, the
soft-top hydraulics depressurize after a short
time. This causes the soft top to lower
unexpectedly and may cause you or others to
be trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always open or close the soft top completely.
! Never sit on the soft-top compartment
cover or stow heavy objects there. You will
otherwise damage the soft top and soft-top
compartment cover of the vehicle. !
When opening and closing the soft top,
make sure that:
R there is sufficien tclearance above it, as
the soft top swings upwards.
R the trunk partition is closed.
R the trunk is only loaded to below the
trunk partition.
R the trunk partition is not pushed up by
the load.
R the trunk lid is closed.
R there are no objects on the soft-top
compartment cover
R the fabric is not dirty, wet or frozen.
You could otherwise damage the soft top,
trunk and other parts of the vehicle. Soft top (Cabriolet)
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i
Vehicle height when opening/closing the
soft top (Y page 390).
i Make sure that the soft top is dry and
clean before closing it. Otherwise, water or
dirt could enter the vehicle interior or trunk.
You can open or close the soft top:
R when the vehicle is stationary or
R when you do not exceed aspeed of
25 mph (40 km/h).
If there is a strong head wind, it may not be
possible to close the soft top fully. In this
case, reduce speed or stop in order to close
the soft top fully.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only open or close the
soft top when the vehicle is stationary.
If the soft top does not open or close fully, the
soft-top hydraulics are depressurized and the
soft top is lowered:
R after approximately 7minutes when the
ignition is switched on
R immediately if the ignition is switched off Opening and closing with the soft top
switch
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the soft top, there is
a risk that parts of the body could become
trapped by moving parts such as the roof
mechanism, the trunk lid, or the side
windows .There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing the roof, make sure
that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of
moving parts. Release the switch if somebody
becomes trapped. G
WARNING
If the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
(40 km/h) the soft top stops during the
opening or closing procedure. This impairs your view to the rear. There is a risk of an
accident.
Reduce your speed to below 25 mph
(40 km/h) or stop the vehicle in accordance
with the traffic conditions.P
ress or pull the
soft-top switch again in order to open or close
the soft top fully.
Opening and closing X
Make sure that the trunk partition is closed
(Y page 106).
X Close the trunk lid.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignitio nlock.
X Open the cover in the lower center console. X
To open: pull soft-top switch 0002until the
entire soft top is stowed away in the trunk.
The Convertible Top in Operation message appears in the multifunction
display.
If, when opening, you drive at speeds above
25 (40 km/h), the opening procedure is
stopped. The
Open/Close Convertible Top Completely message appears in the
multifunction display .Inorder to open the
soft top fully, reduce yours peed again to
below 25 (40 km/h) and pull the soft-top
switch again.
X To close: press and hold soft-top
switch 0002until the soft top is fully closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation message appears in the multifunction
display.100
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If, when closing, you drive at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h), the opening procedure
is stopped. The Open/Close Convertible Top Completely message
appears in the multifunctio ndisplay. In
order to close the soft top fully, reduce your
speed again to below 25 mph (40 km/h)
and press the soft-top switch again. Opening and closing using the
SmartKey
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the soft top, there is
a risk that parts of the body could become
trapped by moving parts such as the roof
mechanism, the trunk lid, or the side
windows .There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing the roof, make sure
that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of
moving parts. Release the switch if somebody
becomes trapped.
Opening and closing The SmartKey must be near the door handle.
X To open: press and hold the 000Ebutton
on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully
opened.
The Convertible Top in Operation message appears in the multifunction
display. The seat ventilation is switched on.
The rear side windows open.
X To close: press and hold the 000Dbutton
on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully
closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation message appears in the multifunction
display. The soft top and the side windows
close. Closing the soft top manually
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Closing the soft top manually is a complex,
technically challenging procedure which can
also be physically demanding. You or others
can become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Where possible, have the soft top closed
manually at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the soft top cannot be closed automatically,
check the following points:
R is the trunk partition engaged
(Y page 106)?
R are the head restraints on the rear bench
seats extended?
R is the trunk lid closed?
R is the on-board voltage sufficient?
Start the engine if necessary.
If automatic operation still does not work, the
soft top can be closed manually.
To carry out this work, you will need the
assistance of another person.
Closing the soft top X
Apply the parking brake.
X Open the side windows.
X Lower the head restraints automatically
(Y page 119) or manually (Y page 119).
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X Open the trunk.
X Take the two straps out of the vehicle tool
kit (Y page 328).
X Take the hex-socket wrench out of the
Operator's Manual wallet and keep it with
you. Soft top (Cabriolet)
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