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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index The valet key (1) works only in the driver’s door lock
and the steering lock. It unlocks both doors, trunk and
fuel filler flap.
The valet key (1) will not work in the trunk and glove
box lock.
The f lat key (2) fits all locks on the vehicle.Notes:
Do not give the master key to an unauthorized person.
We recommend that you carry the flat key with you and
keep it in a safe place (e.g. your wallet) so that it is
always handy. Never leave the f lat key in the vehicle.
Obtaining replacement keys
Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking
system requiring a special key manufacturing process.
For security reasons, replacement keys can only be
obtained from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Start lock-out
Important!
Removing the key from the steering lock activates the
start lock-out. The engine cannot be started.
Turning the key in the steering lock to position 2
deactivates the start lock-out.
Note:
In case the engine cannot be started, and Á and
î are shown in the odometer display field, the
system is not operational. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz 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 key in the steering lock is in position 2, the
vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote
control.
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked:
•Check the batteries of the remote control,
seepage224.
•Synchronize the remote control, see page 225.

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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.
The vehicle doors, trunk, storage compartment in
armrest, and fuel filler flap can be centrally locked and
unlocked via remote control.
1Transmit button
‹ Locking
ΠUnlocking
2PANIC button
3Release button for master key
4Transmitter eye and lamp for battery check

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Locking and unlocking with remote control
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,
storage compartment in armrest, and fuel filler flap.
Press transmit button Πtwice to unlock both doors,
storage compartment in armrest, fuel filler flap, and
trunk.
Global unlocking mode –
Press transmit button Πonce to unlock both doors,
storage compartment in armrest, fuel filler flap, and
trunk.
Notes:
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 is opened, the key is not inserted
in the steering lock, 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 the turn signal lamps do not blink, a door or trunk is
not closed properly.
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 remote control (if ok, battery check
lamp in transmitter will light briefly when transmitting)
or to synchronize the remote control, see page 224
and 225.
Choosing global or selective mode on remote control
Press and hold transmit buttons ‹ and Œ
simultaneously for five seconds to reprogram the
remote control. Battery check lamp will blink two times
indicating the completed mode change.

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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 turn key in
steering lock to position 2.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.
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Doors
1Opening – pull handle
2Unl ock ing
3Locking
4Individual door from inside:
•Push lock button down to lock.
•Pull inside door handle to unlock.The entire vehicle may be locked or unlocked by either
using the master key in driver’s door or trunk locks, or
central locking switch located in center console. The
master key also locks or unlocks the storage
compartment in the armrest, and the fuel filler flap.
Note:
If the fuel filler f lap cannot be opened, see page 232.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index When you lock the vehicle, both door lock buttons
should move down. If any one stays up, the respective
door is not properly closed.
You should then unlock the vehicle, open and reclose
this door, and lock the vehicle again. Each individual
door can be locked with the respective door lock button
– the driver’s door can only be locked when it is closed.
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 other door, the
trunk, the storage compartment in armrest, and fuel
filler f lap remain locked.Notes:
In case of a malfunction in the central locking system
the doors can be locked and unlocked individually.
To lock, turn key in driver’s door lock to position 3 or
push down lock buttons.
To unlock, turn key in driver’s door lock to position 2 or
pull inside door handles.

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Central locking switch
1Locking
2Unl ock ing
The central locking switch is located in the center
console.The doors and trunk can only be locked with the central
locking switch, if both doors are closed.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the remote
control or key, the doors and trunk cannot be unlocked
with the central locking switch.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the central
locking switch, while in the selective remote control
mode, only the door opened from the inside is unlocked.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the central
locking switch , wh il e in th e global remote control mode,
the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened
from the inside.
Note:
The storage compartment in the armrest as well as the
fuel filler f lap cannot be locked or unlocked with the
central locking switch.
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The central locking switch also operates the automatic
central locking.
Wit h th e automa tic central locking system activated, t he
doors and trunk are locked at vehicle speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km / h) or more. The fuel filler
f l ap and th e stora ge compartment in th e arm rest rema in
unlocked.
To a ctiva te:
With key in steering lock position 2 hold upper portion
of switch (1) for a minimum of 5 seconds.
To dea cti vate :
With key in steering lock position 2 hold lower portion
of switch (2) for a minimum of 5 seconds.Notes:
If doors are unlocked with the central locking switch
after activating the automatic central locking, and
neither door is opened, then the doors remain unlocked
even at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph
(15 km / h) or more.
If a door is opened from the inside at speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km / h) or less with the
automatic central locking activated, the door will again
be automatically locked at speeds of approximately
9 mph (15 km / h) or more.
Important!
When towing the vehicle, or with the vehicle on a
dynamometer test stand, please, note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and the
key in steering lock position 2, the vehicle doors will
lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear
wheel spin at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph
(15 km / h) or more.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking.

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Emergency unlocking in case of accident
The doors unlock automatically a short time after a
strong deceleration is detected, such as in a collision
(this is intended to aid rescue and exit). However, the
key must still be in the steering lock.
D riving on roug h roads may c ause t he ve hicle to unlock .
If necessary, the vehicle can be locked again with the
central locking switch, see page 30.