control system MERCEDES-BENZ E350 2006 W211 Owner's Guide
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Page 108 of 521
107 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
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. It is possible
for children to open a looked door from the
inside, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.!To prevent possible malfunction, avoid
exposing the SmartKey to high levels of
electromagnetic radiation.
iUSA only:
This device complies with Part 15 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.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
iCanada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.iThe electrohydraulic brake system is
activated (
page 97).
Page 109 of 521
108 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingFactory settingGlobal unlocking
Press buttonŒ.
All turn signal lamps flash once.
An acoustic signal sounds once
(if equipped and feature activated).
The locking knobs in the doors
move up.
The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.
The vehicle will lock again automatically
and reactivate the anti-theft alarm system
within approximately 40 seconds of un-
locking if:
neither a door nor the trunk is opened
the SmartKey is not inserted in the
starter switch
the central locking switch is not acti-
vatedGlobal locking
Press button‹.
All turn signal lamps flash three
times.
An acoustic signal sounds three
times (if equipped and feature acti-
vated).
The locking knobs in the doors
move down.
The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
Selective setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the SmartKey so that
pressingŒ only unlocks the driver’s
door and the fuel filler flap.
Press and hold buttonsŒ and‹
simultaneously for about 5 seconds un-
til battery check lamp5 (
page 106)
flashes twice.
The SmartKey will then function as fol-
lows:
iYou can also open and close the power
windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* or
tilt/sliding panel* using the SmartKey
(page 234).
iYour vehicle may be equipped with an
acoustic lock and unlock confirmation
signal feature. If your vehicle is
equipped with this feature and the fea-
ture is activated, an acoustic signal will
sound when the vehicle is locked or un-
locked using the SmartKey.
To determine whether or not your vehi-
cle is equipped with this feature, con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. If equipped and you wish to ac-
tivate or deactivate the feature, or ad-
just its signal volume, also contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 110 of 521
109 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap
Press buttonΠonce.
All turn signal lamps flash once.
An acoustic signal sounds once
(if equipped and feature activated).
For more information, see “Factory
setting” (
page 108).
The locking knob in the driver’s
door moves up.
The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.
Global unlocking
Press buttonΠtwice.
All turn signal lamps flash once.
An acoustic signal sounds once
(if equipped and feature activated).
The locking knobs in the doors
move up.
The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.Global locking
Press button‹.
All turn signal lamps flash three
times.
An acoustic signal sounds three
times (if equipped and feature acti-
vated).
The locking knobs in the doors
move down.
The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
Restoring to factory setting
Press and hold buttonsŒ and‹
simultaneously for about 6 seconds un-
til battery check lamp5 (
page 106)
flashes twice.
!If you can no longer lock or unlock the
vehicle with the SmartKey, then either
the batteries in the SmartKey are dis-
charged, the SmartKey is malfunction-
ing or the vehicle battery is drained.
Check the batteries in the
SmartKey (
page 110) and re-
place them if necessary
(
page 431).
Use the mechanical key to unlock
the driver’s door (
page 426) and
the trunk (
page 427).
Use the mechanical key to lock the
driver’s door (
page 426) and the
trunk (
page 128).
Have the vehicle battery and the
battery connections checked.
If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Page 111 of 521
110 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingChecking the batteries
Press button‹ orŒ.
Battery check lamp5 (
page 106)
comes on briefly to indicate that the
SmartKey batteries are in order.Unlocking and opening the trunk
You can unlock and open the trunk sepa-
rately.
A minimum height clearance of 5.90 ft
(1.80 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
Press and hold buttonŠ until the
trunk lid unlocks and begins to open.
The trunk can also be opened from its in-
side in an emergency, see “Trunk emer-
gency release” (
page 127).Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key
If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key,
you should do the following:
Have the SmartKey deactivated by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Report the loss of the SmartKey or the
mechanical key immediately to your
car insurance company.
If necessary, have the mechanical lock
replaced.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will be glad to supply you with a replace-
ment.
iIf battery check lamp5 does not
come on briefly during check, then the
SmartKey batteries are discharged.
Replace the batteries (
page 431).
You can obtain the required batteries
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
iIf the batteries are checked within sig-
nal range of the vehicle, pressing the
button‹ orŒ will lock or unlock
the vehicle accordingly.
!The trunk lid swings open upwards au-
tomatically. Always make sure there is
sufficient overhead clearance.
Vehicles with trunk opening/closing
system*: To stop the opening proce-
dure, press buttonŠ. The trunk lid
stops moving.iIf the trunk does not open, it is still
locked separately (
page 128).
iIf the vehicle was previously centrally
locked, the trunk will lock automatical-
ly after closing it.
To confirm locking all turn signal lamps
flash three times.
Page 113 of 521
112 Controls in detailLocking and unlocking
Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO
You can also use the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey
(page 106).
You can combine KEYLESS-GO func-
tions with normal SmartKey functions
(e.g. unlocking with KEYLESS-GO and
locking with button ‹).
Always carry the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO with you.
iUSA only:
This device complies with Part 15 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 inter-
ference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
iCanada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interfer-
ence, and
(2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
iYou can also open and close the power
windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* or
tilt/sliding panel* using the SmartKey
(page 234).
iWhen you unlock the vehicle, the elec-
trohydraulic brake system is activated
(page 97).
Page 114 of 521
113 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Never store the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO together with:
Electronic items such as a cellular
phone or another SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO
Metallic objects such as coins or
metal foil
Doing so could impair the function of
the KEYLESS-GO system.
To lock or unlock the vehicle, the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
located outside the vehicle within ap-
proximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door or the
trunk lid.
In order to start the engine with the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO:
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
must be located in the vehicle.
All the doors must be closed.
The brake pedal must be firmly de-
pressed. Do not depress the accel-
erator.
If you have started the engine with the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
(page 38), you can only turn it off
again with this button, even if you have
put the SmartKey in the starter switch
in the meantime.
This does not apply if, after starting, the
selector lever is still in positionP and
then the SmartKey is inserted in the
starter switch. The SmartKey will then
have priority over the KEYLESS-GO
function and the vehicle’s electrical
system will operate according to the
position of the SmartKey in the starter
switch, even stopping the engine.
If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is
positioned farther away from the vehi-
cle, the system may no longer recog-
nize the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO.
The vehicle cannot be locked or the en-
gine started via the KEYLESS-GO sys-
tem.
If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is re-
moved from the vehicle while the igni-
tion is switched on (e.g. if passenger
exits the vehicle with the SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO), the message
Key
not recognized
will appear in the mul-
tifunction display while driving off.
Find the SmartKey or change its
present location immediately (e.g.
place it on the front passenger seat or
insert it in shirt pocket).
Remember that the engine can be
started by anyone with a SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO that is left inside the
vehicle. If you leave the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO behind when exiting and
locking the vehicle, the message
Key
still in vehicle
will appear in the
multifunction display.
Page 115 of 521
114 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingFactory settingGlobal unlocking
Pull an outside door handle.
All turn signal lamps flash once.
An acoustic signal sounds once
(if equipped and feature activated).
The locking knobs in the doors
move up.
The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.
The vehicle will lock again automatically
and reactivate the anti-theft alarm system
within approximately 40 seconds if:
neither a door nor the trunk is opened
the central locking switch is not acti-
vatedGlobal locking
Press lock button on an outside door
handle (
page 64) or trunk lid
(
page 117).
All turn signal lamps flash three
times.
An acoustic signal sounds three
times (if equipped and feature acti-
vated).
The locking knobs in the doors
move down.
The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
iYour vehicle may be equipped with an
acoustic lock and unlock confirmation
signal feature. If your vehicle is
equipped with this feature and the fea-
ture is activated, an acoustic signal will
sound when the vehicle is locked or un-
locked using the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO.
To determine whether or not your vehi-
cle is equipped with this feature, con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. If equipped and you wish to ac-
tivate or deactivate the feature, or ad-
just its signal volume, also contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 116 of 521
115 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Selective setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO so when you pull the driver’s
outside door handle, only the driver’s door
and the fuel filler flap unlocks.
Press and hold buttonsŒ and‹
simultaneously for about 5 seconds un-
til battery check lamp5 (
page 111)
flashes twice.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO will
then function as follows:Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap
Pull the driver’s outside door handle.
All turn signal lamps flash once.
An acoustic signal sounds once
(if equipped and feature activated).
For more information, see “Factory
setting” (
page 114).
The locking knob in the driver’s
door moves up.
The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.Global unlocking
Pull any outside door handle other than
the driver’s outside door handle.
All turn signal lamps flash once.
An acoustic signal sounds once
(if equipped and feature activated).
The locking knobs in the doors
move up.
The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.
Page 117 of 521
116 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingGlobal locking
Press lock button on an outside door
handle (
page 64) or lock button at
trunk lid (page 117).
All turn signal lamps flash three
times.
An acoustic signal sounds three
times (if equipped and feature acti-
vated).
The locking knobs in the doors
move down.
The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
Restoring to factory setting
Press and hold buttonsŒ and‹
simultaneously for about 6 seconds un-
til battery check lamp5 (
page 111)
flashes twice.Checking the batteries
Press button‹ orŒ.
Battery check lamp5 (
page 111)
comes on briefly to indicate that the
SmartKey batteries are in order.
!If you can no longer lock or unlock the
vehicle with the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO, then the batteries in the
SmartKey are discharged, the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is mal-
functioning or the vehicle battery is
drained.
Check the batteries in the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
(page 116) and replace them if
necessary (
page 431).
Use the mechanical key to unlock
the driver’s door (
page 426) and
the trunk (
page 427).
Use the mechanical key to lock the
driver’s door (
page 426) and the
trunk (
page 128).
Have the vehicle battery checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is
malfunctioning, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
!If battery check lamp5 does not
come on briefly during check, then the
SmartKey batteries are discharged.
Replace the batteries (
page 431).
You can obtain the required batteries
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
iIf the batteries are checked within sig-
nal range of the vehicle, pressing the
button‹ orŒ will lock or unlock
the vehicle accordingly.
Page 118 of 521
117 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Global locking using the lock button on
the trunk lid
1Lock button
Press lock button1 on the trunk lid.
All turn signal lamps flash three
times.
An acoustic signal sounds three
times (if equipped and feature acti-
vated).
For more information, see “Factory
setting” (
page 114).
The locking knobs in the doors
move down.
The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
iTo prevent a possible inadvertent lock-
out, the trunk will open automatically if
a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is recog-
nized inside the vehicle or in the trunk.
iIf the vehicle was previously centrally
locked with KEYLESS-GO, the trunk will
lock automatically after closing it.
To confirm locking all turn signal lamps
flash three times.iYou can also lock the vehicle using the
lock button on an outside door handle
(page 64) or KEYLESS-GO locking/
closing switch (
page 126).