remote start MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class 2011 W164 Owner's Manual
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SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 224
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 208
Starting the engine Important safety instructions ......... 140
Station
see Radio
Status line (on-board computer)
Multifunction display .....................206
Selecting the display ...................... 214
Steering (display message) .............. 244
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................100
Adjusting (manually) ........................99
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 205
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Important safety instructions ...........99
Memory function (storing
settings) ......................................... 100
Steering wheel heating ..................100
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 103
Steering wheel heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ..........100
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 148
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 257
Glove box ....................................... 257
Stowage space
Center console .............................. 257
Center console (rear) .....................258
Cup holders ................................... 265
Important safety information .........256
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 218
Instrument cluster .........................214
Lighting .......................................... 215
Time/Date ..................................... 215
Vehicle ........................................... 217
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 266Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 215
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................21
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 69
T
Tachometer ........................................ 204
Tailgate Display message ............................ 244
Emergency unlocking .......................84
Important safety guidelines .............80
Limiting the opening angle ...............83
Taillight
see Tail lamps
Tank contents
Gauge .............................................. 28
Technical data ................................... 354
ML 350 .......................................... 364
ML 350 4MATIC ............................. 364
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC ...............363
ML 550 4MATIC ............................. 364
ML 63 AMG ................................... 365
Tires/wheels ................................. 347
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 274
Display message ............................ 224
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 274
Emergency call .............................. 271
Important safety notes ..................270
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............275
MB info call button ........................273
Roadside Assistance button ..........272
Self-test ......................................... 271
System .......................................... 271
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............275
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 220
Display message ............................ 245
Menu (on-board computer) ............220
Number from the phone book ........ 221
Redialing ........................................ 221
Rejecting/ending a call .................221
Telephone compartment .................. 257
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Automatic opening and closing from
the outside
Important safety guidelinesGWarning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
For the tailgate to be opened fully, there must
be a minimum clearance from floor to ceiling
of 7.20 ft (2.20 m).
Opening
You can open the tailgate automatically with
the SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate.
XPress and hold the F button on the
SmartKey until the tailgate opens.
or
XWhen the tailgate is unlocked, pull the
handle and let it go again immediately.
Closing
GWarning!
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around. To stop the closing
procedure, do one of the following:
R Press or pull the remote tailgate opening/
closing switch on the driver’s door.
R Press the tailgate closing switch.
RPress the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing
switch.
R Pull outside handle on the tailgate.
R When no SmartKey is inserted in the starter
switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make
sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics
have status 0): Press button F on the
SmartKey.
You can close the tailgate automatically using
the SmartKey, the closing button 6
or the
locking button 7
.
Closing button and locking button (example:
vehicle with the EASY-PACK tailgate and KEYLESS-
GO)
XTo close: press closing button : on the
tailgate.
or
XPress and hold the F button on the
SmartKey until the tailgate closes.XTo close and lock simultaneously:
Press locking button ; on the tailgate.
i
The tailgate can only be opened and
closed with the SmartKey if there is no
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
If the tailgate touches an object while
closing, the closing procedure is
interrupted and the tailgate reopens.
i Only with KEYLESS-GO: if you leave a
KEYLESS-GO key in the cargo
compartment, the tailgate will not lock.
6 For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate only.
7 For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate and KEYLESS-GO only.82Cargo compartmentOpening and closing
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The tailgate is not closed unless a
KEYLESS-GO key is detected.
Automatic opening and closing from
the inside
GWarning!
Maintain sight of the area around the rear of
the vehicle while operating the tailgate with
the door-mounted remote tailgate switch.
Monitor the opening procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured.
To interrupt the opening procedure, press or
pull the door-mounted remote tailgate switch.
When the SmartKey is not inserted in the
starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics
have status 0): Press button F on the
SmartKey.
GWarning!
Maintain sight of the area around the rear of
the vehicle while operating the tailgate with
the door-mounted remote tailgate switch.
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured.
To interrupt the closing procedure, press or
pull the door-mounted remote tailgate switch.
GWarning!
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the cargo
compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around.
GWarning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
You can open/close the tailgate from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary.XTo open: pull remote operating switch :
for the tailgate until the tailgate opens.XTo close: turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2 in the ignition lock.XPress remote operating switch for
tailgate : until the tailgate is closed.
If the tailgate touches an object, the closing
procedure is interrupted and the tailgate
reopens.
XTo interrupt the closing procedure: pull
or push the remote operating switch for
tailgate :.
Limiting the opening angle of the
tailgate
Important safety guidelines
You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate
in the top half of its opening range. This could
be useful, for example, if there is insufficient
space above the tailgate.
! Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise
be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle
outside.
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You are prompted to confirm route guidance
to the entered address.XSelect Yes using the = button or
select ; on COMAND.XPress the 9 button on COMAND 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 The Destination Download function is
available if the corresponding cellular
phone network is available and data
transfer is possible.
Search & Send
"Search & Send" is a destination entry
service. You can find further information on
"Search & Send" in the separate COMAND
operating instructions.
Vehicle remote opening
If you have unintentionally locked your
vehicle (e.g. the SmartKey is inside the
vehicle) and a replacement key is not
available:
XContact the following service hotlines:
R USA: Response Center under the
number 866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service under
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for your password.XReturn to your vehicle at the time arranged
with the Response Center.XPull the tailgate handle for at least 20
seconds until the indicator lamp in the SOS
button ( Y page 271) flashes.
The Connecting Call message appears in
the multifunction display.Alternatively, the vehicle can also be opened
via the Internet in the "Owners Online"
section using your ID number and
password 43
.
i Vehicle remote unlocking is only possible
if the corresponding cellular phone
network is accessible.
The SOS button flashes and the Call
Connected message appears in the
multifunction display to confirm that the
command for vehicle remote unlocking has
been received.
If you pull the tailgate handle for more than
20 seconds before receiving authorization
for remote unlocking from the Response
Center, you must wait 15 minutes before
you can pull on the handle of the tailgate
again.
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services
If your vehicle has been stolen:
XContact the police.
The police will issue an incident report. This
report has a number.XThis number will be forwarded to the
Response Center together with your PIN.
The Response Center will then attempt to
covertly contact the mbrace system. The
Response Center contacts you and the
local law enforcement authority if the
vehicle is located. However, only the law
enforcement authority is informed of the
location of the vehicle.
i If the anti-theft alarm system remains
activated for longer than thirty seconds,
mbrace is automatically connected to the
Customer Assistance Center.
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Remote control in the rear-view mirror
Garage door remote control A is not part of
the garage door opener.
i To achieve the best result, insert new
batteries in garage door remote control
A of your garage door drive before
programming.
XErase the memory of the integrated remote
control ( Y page 279) before programming
it for the first time.XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XPress and hold one of transmitter
buttons ; to ? on the integrated remote
control.
After a short time, indicator lamp : will
start flashing. It flashes about once per
second.
i Indicator lamp : flashes immediately
the first time that the transmitter button is
programmed. If this transmitter button has
already been programmed, indicator
lamp : will only start flashing at a rate of
once per second after 20 seconds have
elapsed.
XKeep the transmitter button depressed.XPoint transmitter button B of garage door
remote control A towards the transmitter
buttons on the rear-view mirror from a
distance of 2 to 12 inches (5 to 20 cm).
i The distance between garage door
remote control A and the integrated
garage door opener depends on the system
of the garage door drive. You might require
several attempts. You should test every
position for at least 20 seconds before
trying another position.XKeep transmitter button B on garage door
remote control A pressed until indicator
lamp : starts to flash rapidly.
The programming has been successful if
indicator lamp : flashes rapidly.XRelease transmitter buttons ;, = or ?
on the integrated remote control or
transmitter button on the garage door
remote control B.
If indicator lamp : goes out after
approximately 20 seconds and has not
flashed rapidly:
XRelease transmitter buttons ;, = or ?
on the integrated remote control or
transmitter button on the garage door
remote control B.XRepeat the procedure for the other
transmitter buttons. When doing so, vary
the distance between the garage door's
remote control and the transmitter buttons
in the rear-view mirror.
i If the garage door system works with a
rolling code, you must synchronize the
remote control integrated into the rear-
view mirror with the garage door system
receiver after programming.
You will find further information in the
garage door opening system's operating
instructions, e.g. the sections on
"Synchronizing the transmitter" or
"Registering a new transmitter". You can
also call the hotline mentioned above.
Notes on programming the remote
control
Canadian radio frequency laws require
transmitter signals to "time-out" (or quit) after
several seconds of transmission. This may
not be long enough for the integrated signal
transmitter to pick up the signal during
programming. Similar to this Canadian law,
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