keyless MERCEDES-BENZ E63AMG WAGON 2007 S211 Owner's Guide

118 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingGlobal 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.


The locking knobs in the doors
move up.


The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.
Global locking

Press lock button on an outside door
handle (
page 65).


All turn signal lamps flash three
times.


An acoustic signal sounds three
times.


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 5 seconds un-
til battery check lamp5 (
page 114)
flashes twice.Global locking using the KEYLESS-GO
lock button on the tailgate
Depending on production date your vehicle
may be equipped with the KEYLESS-GO
lock button on the tailgate.
1KEYLESS-GO lock button on the tail-
gate
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You can also lock the vehicle using the
KEYLESS-GO lock button on the tailgate (de-
pending on vehicle production date) or, vehicles
with tailgate opening/closing system*,
KEYLESS-GO locking/ closing switch*
(
page 126).

119 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
With the tailgate and all doors closed:
Press lock button1 on the tailgate.

All turn signal lamps flash three
times.


An acoustic signal sounds three
times.


The locking knobs in the doors
move down.


The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.Checking batteries in the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Press button‹ orŒ.
The battery check lamp (
page 110)
or (
page 114) comes on briefly to in-
dicate that the SmartKey or SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO batteries are in or-
der.Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*
If you lose your SmartKey, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO or mechanical key, you
should do the following:
Have the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO deactivated by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Report the loss of the SmartKey,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO or the me-
chanical key immediately to your car
insurance company.

Have the mechanical lock replaced if
necessary.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will be glad to supply you with a replace-
ment.
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To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout,
the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO is recognized inside the vehi-
cle or in the cargo compartment.
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You can also lock the vehicle using the lock
button on an outside door handle (
page 65) or,
vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system*,
KEYLESS-GO locking/ closing switch*
(
page 126).
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If the battery check lamp does not come on
briefly during check, the SmartKey or SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO batteries are discharged.
Replace the batteries (
page 440).
You can obtain the required batteries at any au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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If the batteries are checked within signal
range of the vehicle, pressing button‹ or
Πwill lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly.

120 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingOpening the doors from the inside
You can open a locked door from the in-
side. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
1Locking knob
2Inside door handleFront doors

Pull on door handle2 on the
respective front door to open door.
If door was locked, locking knob1 will
move up.Rear doors

Pull up locking knob1 on the
respective rear door to unlock door.

Pull on door handle2 on the
respective rear door to open door.
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If the vehicle has previously been locked
with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, opening a
door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system.
To cancel the alarm, do one of the following:


Press button Œ or ‹ on the
SmartKey.


Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.
In vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:

Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button
(page 39).
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be
inside the vehicle.


Pull an outside door handle.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be
within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle.
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If you hear a warning signal you have forgot-
ten to switch off the headlamps before opening
the driver’s door.
In addition the message
Switch off lights
appears in the multifunction display.
Switch off the headlamps.

121 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Opening the tailgate
You can open the tailgate if the vehicle is
stationary.
A minimum height clearance of 6.81 ft
(2.07 m) is required to open the tailgate.Opening the tailgate from the outside

Press and hold buttonŠ on the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* until tailgate unlocks
and begins to open.
or

Pull on handle.
In vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: The
vehicle must be unlocked.Opening the tailgate from the inside au-
tomatically*
1Remote tailgate opening switch

Pull and hold remote tailgate release
switch1 until

the tailgate is completely open
(opened to its full extent),
or


the tailgate has reached the desired
opening angle.
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Make sure the cargo compartment is closed
when the engine is running and while driv-
ing. Among other dangers, such as blocked
visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehi-
cle interior. These fumes are damaging to
your health.!
The tailgate swings open upwards automat-
ically. Always make sure there is sufficient over-
head clearance.
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Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing sys-
tem*: To stop the opening procedure, press
buttonŠ on the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* or pull on handle.


122 Controls in detailLocking and unlocking
The tailgate stops moving as soon as
you release the switch. The indicator
lamp in the switch comes on. It re-
mains lit until the tailgate is closed
again.
Opening the tailgate from the inside
with handle
A minimum height clearance of 6.81 ft
(2.07 m) is required to open the tailgate.
The handle is located on the inside of the
tailgate.1Handle
2Catch

To unlock the tailgate, move the
catch2 to the right.

Pull handle1 down and swing tailgate
upward.
!
The tailgate swings open upwards as long as
you pull and hold the remote tailgate release
switch. Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance. To stop the opening proce-
dure, release the remote tailgate release switch.
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Always make sure there is sufficient over-
head clearance.
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To lock the tailgate, move the catch2 to
the left.
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take
it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Children could open the tailgate from the in-
side, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.


124 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing tailgate from the outside
manually
1Handle

Lower tailgate using handle1.

Close tailgate with hands placed flat on
the tailgate.
1Strap in vehicles with folding bench
seat

Pull the tailgate down from the inside of
the vehicle using strap1.
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If the vehicle was previously centrally
locked, the tailgate will lock automatically after
closing it. All turn signal lamps flash three times
to confirm locking.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: To prevent a possi-
ble inadvertent lockout, the tailgate will open au-
tomatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is
recognized inside the vehicle or in the cargo
compartment.
The vehicle is only locked when the turn signals
flash three times. If you are carrying a second
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you, you can
still lock the vehicle.
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To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the cargo
compartment opening when closing the tail-
gate. Be especially careful when small chil-
dren are around.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised ac-
cess to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.

125 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Closing the tailgate from the outside
automatically*
In vehicles with tailgate opening/closing
system* you can close the tailgate sepa-
rately from the outside using the tailgate
closing switch.
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*1Tailgate closing switch
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*1Tailgate closing switch
Press tailgate closing switch1 briefly.
The tailgate closes.
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Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being in-
jured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from
the cargo compartment opening when clos-
ing the tailgate. Be especially careful when
small children are around. To stop the clos-
ing procedure, do one of the following:

press button Š on the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO


press or pull the tailgate opening switch
(on the driver’s door)


press the tailgate closing switch


press the KEYLESS-GO
locking/closing* switch


pull the tailgate handle
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take
it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Children could open the tailgate from the in-
side, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
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If the tailgate lid comes into contact with an
object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been
piled too high) in the upper motion sequence, the
closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate re-
opens slightly.

126 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing tailgate and locking vehicle
from outside (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO*)
In vehicles with tailgate opening/closing
system* and KEYLESS-GO, you can close
the tailgate and lock the vehicle simulta-
neously from the outside using the
KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch.
1KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch
Make sure you have the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO with you.

Press switch1 briefly.
With all doors closed:

The locking knobs in the doors
move down.


The tailgate starts to close auto-
matically.


All turn signal lamps flash three
times to confirm locking once the
tailgate has closed completely.


An acoustic signal sounds three
times.


The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
Automatic central locking
The doors and the tailgate automatically
lock when the ignition is switched on and
the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km / h) or more.
The locking knobs in the doors move down.
You can open a locked door from the in-
side. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
You can deactivate the automatic locking
mode using the control system
(page 180).
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If the tailgate lid comes into contact with an
object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been
piled too high) in the upper motion sequence, the
closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate re-
opens slightly.
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The doors are designed to unlock automati-
cally after an accident if the force of the impact
exceeds a preset threshold. The vehicle locks au-
tomatically when the ignition is switched on and
the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of ap-
proximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You could
therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle


is pushed or towed


is on a test stand

127 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Locking and unlocking from the inside
You can lock or unlock the doors and the
tailgate from inside using the central lock-
ing switch. This can be useful, for example,
if you want to lock the vehicle before start-
ing to drive.
The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or un-
locked with the central locking switch.
Central locking switch1Unlocking
2LockingLocking

Press lower half 2 of the central lock-
ing switch.
If all doors are closed, the vehicle
locks.
Unlocking

Press upper half1 of the central lock-
ing switch.
The vehicle unlocks.
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised ac-
cess to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
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You can open a locked door from inside at
any time. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
If the vehicle was previously centrally locked
with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO*, it will
not unlock using the central locking switch.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the cen-
tral locking switch:

and the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* is set to factory settings, the
complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is
opened from the inside


and the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* is set to selective settings,
only the door opened from the inside is un-
locked

142 Controls in detailLightingManual headlamp mode
The low beam headlamps and the parking
lamps can be switched on and off with the
exterior lamp switch. 
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionB.
Automatic headlamp mode
The following lamps switch on and off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light:


Low beam headlamps


Tail and parking lamps


License plate lamps


Side marker lamps

Turn exterior lamp switch to
positionU.
With the SmartKey in starter switch
position1 or the KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button pressed once, only
the parking lamps and the side marker
lamps will switch on and off automati-
cally.
When the engine is running, the low
beam headlamps, the tail and parking
lamps, the licence plate lamps and the
side marker lamps will switch on and
off automatically.
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If you hear a warning signal you have forgot-
ten to switch off the headlamps before opening
the driver’s door.
In addition the message
Switch off lights

appears in the multifunction display.
Switch off the headlamps.
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If the exterior lamp switch is set toU,

the headlamps may switch off unexpect-
edly when the system senses bright am-
bient light, for example light from
oncoming traffic.


the headlamps will not be automatically
switched on under foggy conditions.
To minimize risk to you and to others, acti-
vate headlamps by turning exterior lamp
switch toB when driving or when traffic
and / or ambient lighting conditions require
you to do so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only
switch from positionU toB with the
vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching fromU toB will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions
may result in an accident.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for
the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all
times.i
USA only:
With the automatic headlamp mode activated
you can switch on the high beam headlamps in
low ambient lighting conditions.