remote start MERCEDES-BENZ R320 2010 W251 Owner's Manual

Changing the set speed
.................144
Last stored speed .......................... 144
Lever ..............................................
143
Messages in the mutlifunction
display ........................................... 280
Resume function ............................ 144
Setting current speed .................... 143
Cup holders ........................................ 201
Curb weight ....................................... 249
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...23
Customer Relations Department .......23 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster


Data recording ..................................... 23
Date, Setting ...................................... 134
Daytime running lamp mode ..............99
Switching on or off ......................... 134
Deep water
see Standing water
Defroster
Rear window .................................. 180
Windshield ............................. 168, 178
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps ................................ 135
Interior lighting .............................. 136
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Diesel engine
Preglow indicator lamp ....................29
Diesel fuel
see Fuel
Difficulties
While driving .................................. 113
With starting .................................. 111
Digital clock
see Clock
Digital speedometer .........................127
Dimensions (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires) ..............240
Displays
Digital speedometer ......................127
Distronic ........................................ 146
Maintenance service indicator .......261 Messages in the multifunction
display

........................................... 274
Multifunction display .....................125
Outside temperature .............127, 133
Symbol messages .......................... 285
Text messages ............................... 275
Trip computer ................................ 139
Vehicle status message memory ...130
Vehicle system settings ................. 130
Distronic ............................................ 145
Cleaning system sensor cover ....... 265
Control system .............................. 129
Distance warning function .............152
Distance warning
lamp ...................................... 147, 304
Driving with .................................... 151
Menu ............................................. 147
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 280
Resume function ............................ 150
Sensor cover .................................. 265
Speed settings ............................... 149
Door control panel .............................. 33
Door handles ........................................ 33
Doors
Child safety locks ............................ 61
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) ...71
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 70
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 289
Opening from inside ......................... 74
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 212
Unlocking (Mechanical key) ........... 308
DOT (Department of
Transportation) .................................. 249
Drinking and driving .........................253
Driving
Abroad ........................................... 259
Hydroplaning ................................. 255
Instructions ........................... 110, 253
In winter ........................................ 252
Problems ....................................... 113
Safety systems ................................ 63
Systems ......................................... 142
Through standing water .................256
With Distronic ................................ 151
Driving and parking
Safety notes .................................. 110 Index
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Driving off
.................................. 112, 255
Driving safety systems ....................... 63
4-ETS
............................................... 65
ABS .................................................. 63
BAS .................................................. 64
EBP .................................................. 64
ESP ®
................................................ 65
Driving systems
AIRMATIC ...................................... 153
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 156
Cruise control ................................ 142
Distronic ........................................ 145
Hill-start assist system .................. 153
Parktronic system ..........................156
Rear view camera .......................... 159
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ...................................... 119E
Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 92, 137
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) ......................................

64
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ................................... 22
Power outlets ................................. 206
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Electronic Traction System
see 4-ETS
Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 270
Flat tire .......................................... 319
Hazard warning flasher ..................101
Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 210
Towing the vehicle .........................338
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 209
Emergency engine shutdown ...........342
Emergency operations
Limp-home mode ........................... 121
Remote door unlock ...................... 212
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD Emission control
............................... 260
Information label ............................
345
System warranties ........................... 20
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............220
Cleaning ......................................... 264
Compartment ................................ 222
Malfunction indicator
lamp ........................................ 29, 305
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 290
Number .......................................... 345
Starting .......................................... 110
Turning off ..................................... 114
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine compartment
Radiator ......................................... 224
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 225
Additives ........................................ 352
Checking level ............................... 224
Consumption ................................. 224
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 293
Oil dipstick ..................................... 224
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 352
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 65
4-ETS ............................................... 65
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 275, 286
Trailer stabilization ........................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 303
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 52
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Express operation
Panorama roof ............................... 184
Power windows .............................. 106
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................181
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 97
Exterior rear view mirrors ..................94
Fold-in function .............................. 1388
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J
Jack ..................................................... 272
Jump starting ..................................... 336K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ............................................. 73
Unlocking/locking manually .......... 308
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp .......................... 73
Checking batteries ........................... 73
Factory setting
........................... 71, 72
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 73
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 71
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO) ............................................ 72, 73
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 71
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO .....72
Locking/unlocking ........................... 70
Loss of ............................................. 73
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 289
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof ............................... 108
Opening and closing the windows . 108
Remote control ................................ 70
Replacing batteries ........................ 310
Restoring to factory setting ....... 71, 73
Selective setting ........................ 71, 73
Starter switch positions ................... 79
KEYLESS-GO
Starter switch positions ................... 80
Kickdown ........................................... 119
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ...........249 L
Labels
Certification ................................... 344
Emission control information

......... 345 Tire and Loading Information
placard

........................................... 236
Tire inflation pressure ....................230
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ........................ 97
Front .............................................. 313
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 295
Rear ............................................... 313
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 28, 300
Brakes ..................................... 28, 301
Distance warning
lamp ........................ 28, 147, 152, 304
Engine malfunction .................. 29, 305
ESP ®
........................................ 28, 303
Fog lamps ........................................ 99
Front passenger front air bag off
(Canada only) .......................... 45, 307
Front passenger front air bag off
(USA only) ................................ 42, 307
Fuel tank reserve ..................... 29, 305
High-beam headlamps .............29, 100
Instrument cluster ...................28, 299
Low-beam headlamps ................ 29, 98
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale .................. 28, 306
Seat belt telltale ................29, 51, 302
SRS .................................... 29, 36, 303
Turn signals ..................................... 28
Language, selecting ..........................133
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 296
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314
Light alloy wheels, cleaning .............267
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ................................................ 97
Daytime running lamp mode ............99
Exterior ............................................ 97
Interior ........................................... 102
Limp-home mode .............................. 121
Load index (tires) ......................245, 249 Index
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Snow chains
...................................... 252
Snow tires see Winter tires

Spare wheel ....................................... 347
Mounting ....................................... 324
Storage location ............................ 272
Speedometer ............................... 28, 146
Speed settings Cruise control ................................ 143
Distronic ........................................ 149
Resume function ................... 144, 150
SRS
Indicator lamp ................... 29, 36, 303
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 287
Standing water, driving through ......256
Starter switch positions KEYLESS-GO .................................... 80
SmartKey ......................................... 79
Starting difficulties (engine) ............111
Starting the engine ........................... 110
Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel gearshift control .....121
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ...212
Storage compartments .....................197
Storing tires ....................................... 242
Stranded vehicle ............................... 340
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade
Rear door window ..........................204
Sun visors .......................................... 203
Suspension tuning see AIRMATIC T
Tachometer ..................................

29, 123
Overspeed range ........................... 123
Tailgate
Closing ............................................. 75
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 288Opening ...........................................
75
Power tailgate
.................................. 76
Tail lamps ........................................... 313
Cleaning lenses ............................. 265
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 297
Tar stains ........................................... 263
Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 352
Brake fluid ..................................... 352
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 350
Coolant .......................................... 355
Engine oil additives ........................352
Engine oils ..................................... 352
Fuel requirements .......................... 353
Gasoline additives .......................... 354
Identification labels .......................344
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........353
Rims and tires ................................ 347
Spare wheel ................................... 350
Vehicle specification R 350 ........... 346
Vehicle specification
R 350 BlueTEC ............................... 346
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 351, 357
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Tele Aid ............................................... 207
Emergency calls ............................. 209
Information button .........................210
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 209
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 287
Remote door unlock ...................... 212
Roadside Assistance button .......... 210
Search & Send ............................... 212
SOS button .................................... 209
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services .. 212
System self-test ............................. 20816
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X
Push handle : in direction of arrow ; and
hold it there.
X From this position, lift handle : in
direction of arrow = and hold it there.
The tailgate is released and can be opened
manually.
i If you do not open the tailgate within a few
seconds, the tailgate lock will engage again
automatically. Additionally, the tailgate will
relock automatically if the vehicle was
locked when the tailgate was released from
the inside.
If the tailgate lock does not engage
automatically and, if applicable, the tailgate
does not relock after a few seconds, you
have to close the tailgate manually
(Y page 75). Power tailgate
G
Warning!
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 open upwards
automatically. Always make sure there is
sufficient overhead clearance.
A minimum height clearance of 7.20 ft
(2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate. In vehicles with power tailgate, you can
R
open and close the tailgate from the inside
and the outside electrically
R limit the opening height of the tailgate
R interrupt the opening/closing procedure at
any time by
-pressing or pulling the door-mounted
remote tailgate opening/closing switch
- pulling the outside handle on the tailgate
- pressing the tailgate closing switch
- pressing the KEYLESS-GO locking/
closing switch
Notes for operating the tailgate with the
SmartKey:
You can also open, close, and stop the
tailgate by pressing button F on the
SmartKey.
The prerequisites for this are:
R No SmartKey is inserted in the starter
switch.
R KEYLESS-GO: The vehicle’s on-board
electronics must have status 0
(Y page 80).
Opening the tailgate from the outside You can unlock and open the tailgate
simultaneously from the outside when the
vehicle is stationary.
X
Press and hold button F on the
SmartKey until the tailgate unlocks and
begins to open.
While the tailgate is opening, an acoustic
warning sounds.
or
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Pull on the
handle ( Y page 75). 76
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Closing the tailgate from the outside
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 55. G
Warning!
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.
R Press 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.
Do not leave the SmartKey in the vehicle. You
may lock yourself out.
If the vehicle was previously centrally locked
with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, the
tailgate will lock automatically when it is
closed. The turn signal lamps flash three
times to confirm locking. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
X
Press tailgate closing switch : or press
and hold button F on the SmartKey until
the tailgate begins to close.
If the tailgate comes into contact with an
object while closing, the closing procedure is
stopped and the tailgate reopens. This may
happen if luggage has been piled too high, for
example.
Closing the tailgate and locking the
vehicle from the outside (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO) G
Observe Safety notes, see page 55. G
Warning!
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.
R Press 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 Locking and unlocking
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have status 0): Press button
F on the
SmartKey.
You can close the tailgate and lock the vehicle
simultaneously from the outside using the
KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch. X
Make sure you have the SmartKey with you.
X Press KEYLESS-GO locking/closing
switch : briefly.
The tailgate closes.
Once the tailgate and all doors are closed:
R
The vehicle locks.
R The turn signals flash three times to
confirm locking.
R The locking knobs in the doors move
down.
R The anti-theft alarm system is armed.
If the tailgate comes into contact with an
object while closing, the closing procedure is
stopped and the tailgate reopens. This may
happen if luggage has been piled too high, for
example.
The closing process is stopped if the system
cannot recognize a SmartKey with KEYLESS-
GO anymore. Make sure the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO is within approximately 3 ft
(1 m) of the tailgate. Repeat the closing
procedure if necessary.
The tailgate remains unlocked when a
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is recognized
inside the vehicle to prevent a possible
inadvertent lockout. In this case, the turn
signals will not flash and the anti-theft alarm
will be triggered when the tailgate is opened. Opening/closing the tailgate from the
inside Opening
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 76. G
Warning!
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.
You can unlock and open the tailgate
simultaneously from the driver’s seat when
the vehicle is stationary. X
Pull remote tailgate opening/closing
switch : until the tailgate begins to open.
While the tailgate is opening, an acoustic
warning sounds.
Closing G
Observe Safety notes, see page 55. G
Warning!
Maintain sight of the area around the rear of
the vehicle while operating the tailgate with 78
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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.
If the tailgate comes into contact with an
object while closing, the closing procedure is
stopped and the tailgate reopens. This may
happen if luggage has been piled too high, for
example.
X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 1 or 2.
X Press remote tailgate opening/closing
switch : until the tailgate begins to close.
While the tailgate is closing an acoustic
warning sounds.
X Interrupting the closing procedure:
Press or pull remote tailgate opening/
closing switch :.
Limiting opening height of tailgate You can limit the opening height of the
tailgate in the upper opening range. This can
be useful, for example, when the space above
the tailgate is not sufficient.
Activating
X
Open the tailgate: Pull on handle
(Y page 75) or press and hold button
F on the SmartKey until the tailgate
opens.
X Stop opening procedure: When the
tailgate is in the desired position, press
tailgate closing switch ( Y page 77) or pull
on handle once more.
X You can also press or pull the remote
tailgate opening/closing switch
(Y page 78) to stop the opening procedure. X
Press and hold the tailgate closing switch
in the tailgate ( Y page 77) until you hear a
short acoustic signal.
The opening height of the tailgate is limited.
The tailgate will now stop at the stored
position when opened.
Deactivating
X Press and hold the tailgate closing switch
in the tailgate ( Y page 77) until you hear
two short, consecutive acoustic signals. Starter switch positions
SmartKey
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 55. Starter switch
g
For removing SmartKey
1 Power supply for some electrical
consumers, e.g. radio
2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
3 Starting position
When you switch on the ignition, all lamps
(except low-beam headlamp indicator lamp,
high-beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn
signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the
instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the
instrument cluster fails to come on when the
ignition is switched on, have it checked and
replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the
instrument cluster remains on after starting
the engine or comes on while driving, refer to
“Lamps in instrument cluster” (Y page 299). Starter switch positions
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The 115V AC socket
: provides an
alternating current of 115 volts, which
enables you to connect small electrical
devices with a combined received power of
150 W at most. You can connect small
devices such as game consoles, mobile
phone chargers, laptops, etc.
Prerequisites for operation:
R The 12V power outlets in the second-row
footwell and cargo compartment
(Y page 206) are operational.
R The plug of the small device must be
inserted fully into 115V AC socket :.
R The on-board voltage of the vehicle is within
the permissible voltage range.
R The specified wattage of the small device
is identical or lower than the maximum
permissible wattage (150 W) of the 115V
AC socket :.
X Operation: Open cover =.
X Insert the plug of the small device into
115V AC socket :.
LED ; comes on.
If LED ; does not come on, refer to the
section on possible nonoperation causes.
X Switching off: Pull the plug out of 115V AC
socket :.
Do not pull on the cable.
X Close cover =.
Possible nonoperation causes:
R The on-board voltage of the vehicle is not
within the permissible voltage range. X
Start the engine.
R The temperature of the DC/AC inverter is
temporarily too high.
XPull the plug of the small device out of
115V AC socket : and plug it in again
after waiting a few minutes.
R Some small devices have a continuous
power rating of less than 150 W but a very
high switch-on current. Such devices will
not operate. When connecting such a
device, 115V AC socket : will not provide
power.
If LED ; still does not come on, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Tele Aid
! In order to activate the Tele Aid system, a
subscriber agreement must be completed.
To ensure your system is activated and
operational, please press Information
button E to perform the acquaintance
call. Failure to complete either of these
steps may result in a system that is not
activated.
If you have any questions regarding
activation, please call the Response Center
at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aid
acquaintance call, you will receive a user ID
and password in the mail. You may use this
password to access the Tele Aid section in
“Owner’s Online” at www.mbusa.com (USA
only). The “My Tele Aid” section will give you
access to account information, remote door
unlock and more.
The Tele Aid system is available if
R it has been activated and is operational.
Activation requires a subscription for Useful features
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Route guidance
You will be prompted to confirm that route
guidance to the entered address is to be
started.
X
Select Yes using button = or ; on
the COMAND system.
X Press button 9 on the COMAND system
to confirm.
The system calculates the route and
subsequently starts the route guidance to the
defined address.
i If you select No, you can save the address
to your address book.
i The Destination Download feature is
available if the relevant mobile phone
network is available and data connection is
possible.
Search & Send “Search & Send” is a navigation destination
address entry service. For more information
on “Search & Send”, refer to separate
COMAND system operating instructions.
Remote door unlock
In case you have locked your vehicle
unintentionally

(e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle),
and the reserve SmartKey is not available:
X Contact the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018

(in the USA) or
1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
You will be asked to provide your password.
X Then return to your vehicle at the time
arranged with the Response Center and
pull the tailgate recessed handle
(Y page 75) for a minimum of 20 seconds
until the indicator lamp in the SOS button
is flashing.
The

message Connecting Call appears in
the multifunction display.
As an alternative, you may unlock the vehicle
via Internet in the “My Tele Aid” section of “Owner’s Online”, using your ID and password
(USA only).
The Response Center will then unlock your
vehicle with the remote door unlocking
feature.
i
The remote door unlock feature is
available if the relevant cellular phone
network is available.
The

SOS button will flash and the message
Call Connected will appear in the
multifunction display to indicate receipt of
the door unlock command.
Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Response
Center specialist will attempt to establish
voice contact with the vehicle occupants.
If the tailgate recessed handle was pulled
for more than 20 seconds before door
unlock authorization was received by the
Response Center, you must wait
15 minutes before pulling the tailgate
recessed handle again.
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services In the event your vehicle was stolen:
X
Report the incident to the police.
The police will issue a numbered incident
report.
X Pass this number on to the Response
Center along with your password.
The Response Center will then attempt to
covertly contact the vehicle’s Tele Aid
system. Once the vehicle is located, the
Response

Center will contact the local law
enforcement and you. The vehicle’s
location will only be provided to law
enforcement.
i If the anti-theft alarm stays on for more
than 30 seconds, the Tele Aid system
initiates a call to the Response Center
automatically The Tele Aid system will
initiate the call provided that 212
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