MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2002 W463 Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2002, Model line: G500, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2002 W463Pages: 385, PDF Size: 30.37 MB
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Start lock-out
Important!
Removing the electronic key from the starter switch
activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be
started.
Inserting the electronic key in the starter switch
deactivates the start lock-out.
Note:
In case the engine cannot be started (vehicle’s battery is
in order), the system is not operational. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100
(in Canada).General notes on the central locking system
If the electronic key is inserted in the starter switch, the
vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote
control.
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked:
•Check the batteries of the electronic key, see
page 343, or synchronize the electronic key, see
page 345.
•Use the mechanical key to unlock the vehicle. To
start engine, insert the electronic key in the starter
switch. There could be a slight delay until the
electronic key can be turned in the starter switch.
Important!
When unlocking the driver’s door with the mechanical
key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will
sound.
To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the
starter switch or press buttonŒ or‹ on the
electronic key.
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Radio frequency and infrared remote control
The electronic key has an integrated radio frequency
and infrared remote control.
Due to the extended operational range of the remote
control, it could be possible to unintentionally lock or
unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button. If
one of the transmit buttons is pressed, the battery check
lamp lights up briefly – indicating that the batteries are
in order. See page 343 for checking batteries.
The vehicle doors, tailgate and fuel filler flap can be
centrally locked and unlocked via remote control.
Opening and closing the windows can only be done with
the infrared portion of the remote control. Aim
transmitter eye at the receiver of the driver’s door (6),
press and hold transmit button Œ or ‹,
seepage32.
If the electronic key is inserted in the starter switch, the
vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote
control.1Transmit button
‹ Locking
Œ Unlocking
2Lamp for battery check (see page 343 for changing
batteries if it does not light up briefly)
3PANIC button
4Transmitter eye
5Locking tab for mechanical key
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6 Infrared receiver at the driver’s door
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Unlocking:
Press transmit button Œ. All turn signal lamps blink
once to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked.
The remote control can be programmed for two kinds of
unlocking modes (see below):
Selective unlocking mode –
Press transmit button Œ once to unlock driver’s door
and fuel filler flap.
Press transmit button Œ twice to unlock all doors,
fuel filler flap, and tailgate.
Global unlocking mode –
Press transmit button Œ once to unlock all doors,
fuel filler flap, and tailgate.
Notes:
If the tailgate was previously locked separately, it will
remain locked, see page 39.
The presently active unlocking mode (selective or
global) can only be determined by unlocking the vehicle
with the remote control (see below for changing mode).If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote
control, neither door or tailgate is opened, the electronic
key is not inserted in the starter switch, or the central
locking switch is not activated, the vehicle will
automatically lock.
Locking:
Press transmit button ‹ once. All turn signal lamps
blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked. If
they do not blink three times, a door or the tailgate is
not properly closed.
Note:
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing
the transmit button, then it may be necessary to change
the batteries in the electronic key (if ok, battery check
lamp in electronic key will light briefly when pressing
transmit button) or to synchronize the remote control,
see pages 343 and 345.
Choosing global or selective mode on remote control
Press and hold transmit buttons‹ andŒ
simultaneously for 6 seconds to reprogram the remote
control. Battery check lamp will blink two times
indicating the completed mode change.
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Opening and closing windows and sliding / pop-up
roof from outside
(summer opening / convenience feature)
Aim transmitter eye of remote control at the driver’s
door receiver.
Summer opening:
The sliding / pop-up roof and all side windows can be
opened automatically.
Continue to press transmit button Œ after unlocking
the vehicle.
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof begin to open
after approximately 1 second.
To interrupt opening procedure, release transmit
button.
Convenience feature:
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 approximately 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.
Note:
If the windows and sliding / pop-up roof cannot be
operated automatically by pressing the transmit button
of t he r emo te c ontr ol then it m ay be n ece ssar y to chan ge
the batteries in the electronic key (if ok, battery check
lamp in electronic key will light briefly when
transmitting), or to synchronize the remote control, see
page 343 and 345.
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 press Œ for opening or ‹ for
closing.
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To activate press and hold button (1) for at least one
second. An audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps
will operate for approximately 3 minutes.
To deactivate press button (1) again, or insert electronic
key in starter switch.
Note:
For operation in the USA 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
to the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Mechanical keys
The mechanical keys work only in the driver’s door,
tailgate, and storage compartment locks.
Notes:
The mechanical key does not operate the central locking
system or arm or disarm the antitheft alarm system.
The alarm sounds when unlocking the driver’s door or
tailgate. Cancel alarm by turning electronic key in
starter switch to position 1, or with the remote control
by pressing buttonŒ or ‹.
Unlocking and locking the driver’s door manually, see
page 36.
Unlocking the tailgate manually, see page 38.
Locking the tailgate separately, see page 39.
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Doors
To open the door, press the lock cylinder (1) and pull on
the door handle (2).
Note:
The passenger side door cannot be unlocked using the
mechanical key.3 Front door from inside:
Pull handle to unlock.
4Individual door from inside:
Push button down to lock.
Pull lock button up to unlock.
Important!
The mechanical key does not operate the central locking
system or arm or disarm the antitheft alarm system.
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key, the door lock button should move down.
Each individual door must be locked with the respective
door lock button – the driver’s door can only be locked
when it is closed.
Notes:
The alarm sounds when unlocking the driver’s door
with the mechanical key. Cancel alarm by turning
electronic key in starter switch to position 1, or with the
remote control by pressing buttonŒ or ‹.
If the vehicle has previously been locked from the
outside, only the door being opened from the inside will
unlock, and the alarm will come on. The doors, the
tailgate and fuel filler flap remain locked.
In case of a malfunction in the central locking system
the doors can be locked and unlocked individually.To lock, push down lock buttons and turn mechanical
key in driver’s door lock to position 4. In addition lock
the tailgate.
To unlock the driver’s manually, see page 36.
Rear doors, previously centrally locked, can be opened
from inside by first unlocking the vehicle with the
central locking switch, see page 40, or by first pulling
up the door lock button.
If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened, see page 347.
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Locking and unlocking driver’s door manually
1To open, press lock cylinder
2Locking driver’s door
3Unlocking driver’s door If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked using the
remote control, lock or unlock the driver’s door using
the mechanical key.
Notes:
The alarm sounds when unlocking the driver’s door
with the mechanical key. Cancel alarm by turning
electronic key in starter switch to position 1.
The passenger door cannot be unlocked manually.
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To open the tailgate, press the lock cylinder (2) and pull
on the tailgate handle (1).Note:
When unlocking the tailgate with the mechanical key,
the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound.
To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the
starter switch to position 1 or press buttonŒ
or‹ on the electronic key.
Important!
Only drive with the tailgate closed as otherwise exhaust
fumes may enter the vehicle interior.
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Wa r n i n g !
The tailgate swings open to one side. Always make
sure there is sufficient clearance for tailgate.
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