remote control MERCEDES-BENZ S600 2008 W221 Owner's Manual

34 At a glance
Driver’s door control panel
ItemPage
1Inside door handle341
2Central unlocking switch341
3Central locking switch341
4Memory function (for storing
seat, exterior mirror, and
steering wheel settings)365
5Selector button for front
passenger seat350
6Seat heating
Seat ventilation*351
352
7Seat adjustment347
ItemPage
8Exterior rear view mirror
adjustment
Mirror folding function361
362
9Switches for opening/ closing
door windows
Switches for opening/ closing
rear door window sunshades*383
385
aRemote trunk opening/clos-
ing* switch479
bOverride switch for rear pas-
senger compartment 63

145 Control systems
COMAND telephone*
Deleting message: Press n.
Functions during a single-call
connection
Illustration: telephone mode during a call
1Symbol for active telephone con-
nection (also visible in other operating
modes)
2Signal strength display
3To switch hands-free microphone on or
off
4Length of call display
5To send character strings
6To end a call
7Person you are callingSwitching the hands-free microphone
on or off
Switching screen to telephone
mode: Call up main telephone menu
(
page 139).
Switching off microphone:
Select “Mic OFF” and press n.
or
Press F shortcut button.
If the microphone is switched off,
the> symbol appears in the main ar-
ea.
Switching on microphone:
Select “Mic ON”.
or
Press F shortcut button.
The> symbol disappears.
Sending a character string via DTMF
Answering machines or other devices can
be controlled by character strings (e.g. for
remote query functions).
Sending character strings via the DTMF
menu
During a call, select “DTMF”.
The DTMF dialing display appears.
iThe name of the person you are speaking
with can only be seen in display 7 if his or her
telephone number and name have been saved in
the COMAND address book or phone book on
the mobile phone. The telephone number must
also be saved in the same way in which the per-
son you are talking to transmits it.
iThis function is not possible with every mo-
bile phone. If the mobile phone supports the
function, you can use it during the call connec-
tion and also during a call.


332 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
SmartKey
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
SmartKeys, each with remote control and
a removable mechanical key.
The SmartKey provides an extended oper-
ating range. To prevent theft, however, it is
advisable to only unlock the vehicle when
you are in close proximity to it.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks,
when set to factory settings (
page 333):

the doors

the trunk

the fuel filler flap
SmartKey with remote control
1‹ Lock button
2ŠOpening button for trunk
(
page 479)
3Mechanical key locking tab
4ŒUnlock button
5Battery check lamp
6ÂPanic button (
page 65)
!To prevent possible malfunction, avoid ex-
posing the SmartKey to high levels of electro-
magnetic radiation.
Warning!G
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. A child’s un-
supervised access to a vehicle could result
in an accident and/or serious personal inju-
ry.
Warning!G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
or trunk lid opening when closing a door or
the trunk. Be especially careful when small
children are around.
Before closing doors, make sure there is no
possibility of someone getting caught in a
door during closing.

335 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come
with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO,
each with remote control and a removable
mechanical key.
The locking tabs for the mechanical key
portion of the two SmartKeys with
KEYLESS-GO are of different color to help
distinguish each SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO unit.
The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated
into the SmartKey. On these vehicles, the
validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
is checked every time you grasp an outside
door handle.
With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can
lock and unlock the vehicle without using
the remote control buttons on the
SmartKey and start the engine without in-
serting the SmartKey in the starter switch.The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO centrally
locks and unlocks, when set to factory set-
tings (
page 338):

the doors

the trunk

the fuel filler flap
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
1‹ Lock button
2ŠOpening button for trunk
(
page 479)
3Locking tab for mechanical key
4ΠUnlock button
5Battery check lamp
6ÂPanic button (
page 65)
iWhen any outside door handle other than
the driver’s outside door handle is grasped, the
vehicle is centrally unlocked.
!To prevent possible malfunction, avoid ex-
posing the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO to high
levels of electromagnetic radiation.
Warning!G
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 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.
Children could start the vehicle with a valid
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO left in the vehi-
cle or with the KEYLESS-GO button on the
starter switch, or could release the electron-
ic parking brake, thereby putting them-
selves and others in danger. Switch off the
engine and take the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO with you even if you are only
leaving the vehicle for a short while.

386 Controls in detail
Power windows
Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* at the
driver’s outside door handle. The
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* must be in close proxim-
ity to the driver’s door handle.Vehicles with tilt/sliding sunroof
Press and hold button Πuntil the
door windows and tilt/sliding sunroof
have reached the desired position.
Release button Πto interrupt pro-
cedure.
Vehicles with panorama roof* and/or
rear side window sunshades*
If roller sunblinds are retracted and/or
rear side window sunshades* are closed:
Press and hold button Œ. The win-
dows and sunblinds and/or rear side
window sunshades* begin to open/ex-
tend after approximately 1 second.
With the windows and roller blinds
and/or rear side window sunshades*
fully opened/extended, press and hold
button
Πagain. The tilt/sliding pan-
el tilts and opens.If roller sunblinds and/or rear side window
sunshades* are open/extended:
Press and hold button Œ. The win-
dows move down and the tilt/sliding
panel tilts and opens after approxi-
mately 1 second.
Release button Πto interrupt proce-
dure.
Convenience closing feature
When you lock the vehicle, you can close
the door windows and tilt/sliding sunroof
or tilt/sliding panel* simultaneously.
Afterward, you can close the roller sun-
blinds* of the panorama tilt/sliding sun-
roof* and the rear side window
sunshades*.
iThe “Summer opening” function can only be
activated via the remote control of the SmartKey
or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.
iThe seat ventilation* for the driver’s seat is
automatically set to the highest level if activated
via summer opening feature.
iThe function of the SmartKey overrules the
KEYLESS-GO function.

479 Controls in detail
Trunk
Trunk
Opening trunk
You can open the trunk if the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
A minimum height clearance of 6.0 ft
(1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid.Opening trunk from outside
1Trunk lid handle
Press and hold button Š on the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* until trunk unlocks and
begins to open.
or
Pull on handle1.
In vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: The
vehicle must be unlocked.Opening trunk from inside
Vehicles without trunk opening/closing
system*
1Remote trunk opening switch
Press switch1 until the trunk begins
to open.
The trunk opens. The indicator lamp in
switch1 comes on and remains lit un-
til the trunk closed.
Warning!G
Make sure the trunk is closed when the en-
gine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers exhaust fumes may enter the
vehicle interior. These fumes are damaging
to your health.
!The trunk lid swings open upwards automat-
ically. Always make sure that there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
iIf the trunk does not open, it is still locked
separately (
page 484).
!Vehicles with trunk opening/closing sys-
tem*: To stop the opening procedure, press
buttonŠ on the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*.

480 Controls in detail
Trunk
Vehicles with trunk opening/closing
system*
1Remote trunk opening/closing* switch
Press and hold switch1 until the
trunk is opened.
The indicator lamp in switch1 comes
on and remains lit until the trunk is
closed.
To interrupt the opening procedure:
Release switch1.Trunk opening-height restriction*
Vehicles with trunk opening/closing sys-
tem*:
The trunk lid opening height can be limited
when transporting goods on a roof rack
(e.g. presence of an optional MB sport lug-
gage container). When activated, the trunk
opens to approximately the height of the
roof edge.
Activate the limiting opening height of
trunk lid using the COMAND system
(
page 249).
Closing trunkClosing trunk from outside manually
1Handles
Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on
handles1.
Close the trunk with hands placed flat
on the trunk lid.
The power closing assist automatically en-
sures that the trunk lid is pulled closed
completely (
page 342).
iDo not place the SmartKey in the open
trunk. You may lock yourself out.
iIf the vehicle was previously centrally
locked, the trunk 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 trunk will open auto-
matically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is
recognized inside the vehicle or in the trunk. 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.

481 Controls in detail
Trunk
Closing trunk from outside
automatically*
In vehicles with trunk opening/closing sys-
tem* you can close the trunk separately
from the outside using the trunk closing
switch.
Warning!G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
lid opening when closing the trunk. Be espe-
cially careful when small children 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.Warning!G
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 trunk lid opening when closing the trunk.
Be especially careful when small children
are around. To stop the closing procedure,
do one of the following:

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

press the trunk opening/closing*
switch (on the driver’s door)

press the trunk closing switch

press the KEYLESS-GO* locking/clos-
ing switch

pull the trunk lid handle
Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter
switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
removed from the vehicle, the remote trunk
opening/closing* switch can be operated.
Therefore, do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.

483 Controls in detail
Trunk

An acoustic signal sounds three
times (if equipped and feature acti-
vated).

The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.Closing trunk from inside
automatically*
In vehicles with trunk opening/closing sys-
tem* you can close the trunk from the in-
side using the remote trunk opening/
closing* switch.
1Remote trunk opening/closing* switch
(vehicles with trunk opening/closing
system*)
iIf the trunk 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 trunk re-
opens slightly.
Warning!G
Maintain sight of trunk area while operating
door mounted switch. Monitor the closing
procedure carefully to make sure no one is
in danger of being injured.
To interrupt the closing procedure, release
the door mounted remote trunk open-
ing/closing* switch.
Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter
switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
removed from the vehicle, the remote trunk
opening/closing* switch can be operated.
Therefore, do not leave children unattended
i n t h e v e h i c l e , o r w i t h a c c e s s t o a n u n l o c k e d
vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
iIf the trunk 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 trunk re-
opens slightly.


511 Controls in detail
Useful features
Shortly after the completion of your
Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive
a user ID and password. By visiting
www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid”
(USA only), you will have access to account
information, remote door unlock and
more.
System self-check
Initially, after switching on the ignition,
malfunctions are detected and indicated.
If a malfunction is detected, the indicator
lamps in the SOS button, the Roadside As-
sistance button• and the Information
button¡ stay on longer than
10 seconds or do not come on. The mes-
sage “Tele Aid not activated” or “Tele Aid
inoperative” appears in the multifunction
display.Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated
automatically following an accident in
which the emergency tensioning devices
(ETDs) or air bags deploy.An emergency call can also be initiated
manually by opening the cover next to the
interior rear view mirror labeled SOS, then
briefly pressing the button located under
the cover. For instructions on initiating an
emergency call manually (page 513).
Once the emergency call is in progress, the
indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin
to flash. The message:

“Connecting call” appears in the multi-
function display

“Emergency Call Activated” appears in
the COMAND display
and the audio system is muted. When the
connection is established, the message:

“Call connected” appears in the multi-
function display

“Emergency Call Activated” appears in
the COMAND display
iThe SOS button is located above the interior
rear view mirror (
page 513).
The Roadside Assistance button• and the
Information button¡ are located below the
center armrest cover (
page 513).
Warning!G
If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, in
the Roadside Assistance button•
and/or in the Information button¡ do
not come on during the system self-check,
or if any of these indicators remain illuminat-
ed continuously in red and/or the message
“Tele Aid not activated” or “Tele Aid inopera-
tive” is displayed in the multifunction display
after the system self-check, a malfunction in
the system has been detected.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as ex-
pected. Have the system checked at the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.