Opening and closing for Your Mercedes C Class 4 Door 2023

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Key  
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Unlocks (with embossed surface)  
Opens/closes the boot lid  
When leaving the vehicle, always take the  
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.  
Keep the key out of reach of children.  
Overview of key functions  
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If indicator lamp 1 does not light up aꢀer  
pressing the Ü or s button, the battery  
is weak or possibly discharged. Replace the  
battery as soon as possible.  
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WARNING Accident– and risk of injury  
with unsupervised children in the vehicle  
This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.  
If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,  
they can in particular  
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NOTE Damage to the key caused by mag-  
netic fields  
Replace the key battery (/ page 144).  
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Open doors and thereby endanger other  
persons or road users.  
The key locks and unlocks the following compo-  
nents:  
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Keep the key away from strong magnetic  
fields.  
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get out of the car and are hit by traffic.  
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Doors  
Fuel filler flap  
Socket flap (plug-in hybrid)  
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Operate vehicle equipment and become  
trapped, forexample.  
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In addition, the children could also set the  
vehicle in motion, for exampleby:  
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Boot lid  
If the vehicle is not opened within approximately  
40 seconds aꢀer unlocking, it locks again. Anti-  
theꢀ protection is primed again.  
Do not keep the key together with electronic devi-  
ces or metal objects. This can affect the key's  
functionality.  
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releasing the parking brake.  
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change the gearbox setting.  
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start the vehicle.  
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Never leave children unattended in the  
vehicle.  
Vehicle key  
Indicator lamp  
Locking  
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Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking verifi-  
cation signal  
Unlocking the driver's door and fuel filler flap  
Plug-in hybrid: unlocking the driver's door and  
fuel filler flap/socket flap  
er's door, only the driver's door and the fuel  
filler flap/socket flap are unlocked.  
Multimedia system:  
Deactivating the key function  
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Settings  
Vehicle  
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To switch between settings: press the Ü  
and s buttons simultaneously for approx-  
imately six seconds until the indicator lamp  
flashes twice.  
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Open/close  
If you deactivate the key function, the KEYLESS-  
GO functions are also deactivated. With that key,  
access or drive authorization by KEYLESS-GO is  
no longer possible. Activate the function of the  
key so that all its functions will again be available.  
You can also deactivate the key's function to  
reduce the key's energy consumption if you do  
not use the vehicle or a key for an extended  
period of time.  
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Activate or deactivate the Acoustic lock.  
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Please observe:  
Options if the unlocking function for the driver's  
door and fuel filler flap has been selected:  
The selected setting for the acoustic locking  
verification signal must comply with the rele-  
vant national road and traffic regulations. In  
some countries, including Germany, using the  
acoustic locking verification signal is forbid-  
den by traffic laws (in accordance with §16  
Para. 1 and §30 Para. 1 of the German  
national road traffic regulations). The driver of  
the vehicle must comply with these regula-  
tions. In countries where the use of this func-  
tion is forbidden, this function is not activated  
in the vehicle and must not be activated.  
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To unlock the vehicle centrally: press the  
Ü button twice.  
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: if you touch the  
inner surface of the door handle on the driv-  
er's door, only the driver's door and the fuel  
filler flap are unlocked.  
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If you do not use the vehicle or a key for an exten-  
ded period, you can also deactivate the key's  
function to reduce the key's energy consumption.  
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Options if the unlocking function for the driver's  
door and fuel filler flap/socket flap has been  
selected (plug-in-hybrid):  
Press and hold the key buttons.  
With the key button s pressed, immedi-  
ately press the key button Ü twice in quick  
succession.  
The indicator light of the key lights up once  
briefly and once for a long time.  
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To unlock the vehicle centrally: press the  
Ü button twice.  
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: if you touch the  
inner surface of the door handle on the driv-  
Changing the unlocking settings  
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Possible unlocking functions of the key:  
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Central unlocking  
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You have the following options to reactivate  
the key:  
Inserting the emergency key  
enter the body, severe internal burns can  
occur within two hours.  
There is a risk of fatal injury.  
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Press any key on the key.  
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Start the vehicle with the key in the centre  
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Keep batteries out of the reach of chil-  
dren.  
console storage compartment.  
(/ page 264).  
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If the battery compartment cover and/or  
lid do not close securely, stop using the  
key and keep it away from children.  
If batteries are swallowed or otherwise  
enter the body, seek immediate medical  
attention.  
Removing/inserting the emergency key  
Removing the emergency key  
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Insert the emergency key 2 at marking 3  
until it engages.  
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental  
damage due to improper disposal of bat-  
teries  
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You can use the emergency key 2 to attach  
the key to a key ring.  
Replacing the key battery  
Batteries contain pollutants. It is illegal  
to dispose of them with the household rub-  
bish.  
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DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to swal-  
lowing batteries  
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Press the release button 1.  
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan-  
ces. If batteries are swallowed or otherwise  
The emergency key 2 is pushed out slightly.  
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Fully remove the emergency key 2.  
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Insert emergency key 2 into the opening and  
liꢀ up covering 3 and remove it.  
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Repeatedly tap the key against your palm until  
Dispose of batteries in an  
environmentally responsible manner.  
Take discharged batteries to a qualified  
specialist workshop or to a collection  
point for used batteries.  
battery 4 falls out of the key.  
Insert the new battery with the positive pole  
facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so.  
Make sure that the surface of the battery is  
free of lint, grease and other impurities.  
Insert the front tabs of covering 3 into the  
housing and then press on both sides to close  
it.  
Make sure that covering 3 is completely  
closed.  
Insert the front tabs of cover 1 into the  
housing and then press until it is completely  
closed.  
Requirements  
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You require a CR 2032 3 V cell battery.  
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Press emergency key 2 into the opening in  
the key in the direction of the arrow until  
cover 1 opens. When doing so, do not hold  
cover 1 closed.  
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the  
battery replaced at a qualified specialist work-  
shop.  
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Remove the emergency key (/ page 144).  
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Insert the emergency key again  
(/ page 144).  
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Problems with the key, troubleshooting  
shielding due to metal objects or induction  
loops for electrical gate systems or automatic  
barriers  
The Digital Vehicle Key can then be used for the  
following functions:  
You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle  
Possible causes:  
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Locking/unlocking the vehicle with KEYLESS-  
GO (/ page 153)  
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Make sure that there is sufficient distance  
between the key and the potential source of  
interference.  
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The key battery is weak or discharged.  
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Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the  
NFC function (/ page 150)  
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Check the battery using the indicator lamp  
(/ page 142).  
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HANDS-FREE ACCESS function (/ page 159)  
You have lost a key  
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Replace the key battery, if necessary  
(/ page 144).  
Convenience closing (closing the vehicle from  
outside) (/ page 164)  
Have the key deactivated at a qualified spe-  
cialist workshop.  
If necessary, have the mechanical lock  
replaced as well.  
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Use the replacement key.  
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Anti-theꢀ protection (/ page 170)  
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Use the emergency key to lock or unlock  
(/ page 154).  
Starting the vehicle (/ page 261) or parking  
(/ page 326)  
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Have key checked at a qualified specialist  
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Starting the vehicle with the digital vehicle key  
in the storage compartment (emergency  
mode) (/ page 262)  
Digital Vehicle Key  
Function of the Digital Vehicle Key  
workshop.  
There is interference from a powerful radio signal  
source  
Possible causes if the function of the key is  
impaired:  
If you have activated a suitable terminal device,  
e.g. a smartphone, as a digital vehicle key, you  
can use it like a conventional vehicle key.  
For information on setting up a user account and  
activating the "Digital Vehicle Key" service, visit  
Set up and manage the digital vehicle key:  
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Registering the digital vehicle key  
(/ page 147)  
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high voltage power lines  
mobile phones  
electronic devices (notebooks, tablets)  
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Manage digital vehicle key (/ page 148)  
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Remove digital vehicle key (/ page 149)  
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Unlocking and locking the vehicle with the dig- You have the following options for setting up a ter- or  
ital vehicle key (/ page 150)  
minal as a digital vehicle key:  
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Open the link in the e-mail with the end device  
you want to use as a digital vehicle key.  
Follow the action steps on the terminal.  
When the message "Add key and pair with  
vehicle" appears:  
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via Mercedes me app  
by e-mail  
Changing the Unlocking Settings for the Digi-  
tal Vehicle Key (/ page 151)  
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Fixing Problems with the Digital Vehicle Key  
(/ page 151)  
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via MBUX multimedia system  
Set up via the Mercedes me app  
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Place the terminal in the tray (/ page 262).  
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Start the Mercedes me app.  
Setting up the digital vehicle key  
Requirements  
Follow the action steps on the terminal.  
Your Digital Vehicle Key is now stored in your  
end device's Wallet‑App.  
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Select the "Digital vehicle key" menu.  
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Follow the steps in the Mercedes me app.  
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Create a Mercedes me user account at  
or  
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When the message "Add key and pair with vehi-  
cle" appears:  
Set up the terminal on the vehicle.  
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The Mercedes me app is installed on the end  
device (optional).  
You have received an email from Mercedes me  
connect.  
If you have selected the "Digital Vehicle Key"  
equipment, you will receive an email with  
information on how to set up the digital vehi-  
cle key.  
Bluetooth® is switched on at the end device  
and the vehicle.  
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Place the terminal in the tray (/ page 262).  
Mercedes-Benz Digital Vehicle Key" is dis-  
played on the terminal device.  
Press "Enter code".  
The display for entering the code appears.  
Enter the 8-digit code displayed in the e-mail.  
When the message "Add key and pair with  
vehicle" appears:  
Follow the action steps on the terminal.  
Your Digital Vehicle Key is now stored in your  
end device's Wallet‑App.  
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Place the terminal in the tray (/ page 262).  
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Follow the action steps on the terminal.  
Your Digital Vehicle Key is now stored in your  
end device's Wallet‑App.  
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Set up by e-mail  
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Open the e-mail from Mercedes me connect.  
Follow the displayed action steps as described  
in the email.  
Your Digital Vehicle Key is now stored in your  
end device's Wallet‑App.  
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The terminal is sufficiently charged.  
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Bluetooth® is switched on at the end device  
(with the activated digital vehicle key) and the  
vehicle.  
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Set up via MBUX multimedia system  
Only switch off the express mode if you do  
not want to use the digital vehicle key func-  
tion.  
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Select the menus in the multimedia system  
Settings, Vehicle, Open/close.  
The terminal is sufficiently charged.  
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Setting up other terminals as digital vehicle keys  
Select Digital Vehicle Key menu.  
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Open the Wallet‑App on the end device.  
Select the menu "Invite people to use your  
Mercedes-Benz key".  
Follow the action steps in the multimedia sys-  
You have the following options for managing a dig-  
ital vehicle key:  
tem.  
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Your Digital Vehicle Key is now stored in your  
end device's Wallet‑App.  
You can now use the digital vehicle key like  
the conventional one (/ page 150).  
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Switch express mode (comfort mode) off or on  
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Follow the action steps on the terminal.  
Set up other devices of family members or  
friends as digital vehicle keys.  
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Setting up permissions for the digital vehicle keys  
You can assign the following authorisations to the  
Digital Vehicle Keys:  
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Setting up permissions for the digital vehicle  
keys  
Set up and manage the digital vehicle key:  
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Function (/ page 146)  
Switch express mode off or on  
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Vehicle access and driving authorisation  
Vehicle access authorisation  
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Managing (/ page 148)  
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Open the Wallet‑App on the end device.  
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Remove (/ page 149)  
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Switch express mode off or on  
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Changing the Unlocking Settings for the  
Digital Vehicle Key (/ page 151)  
Open the Wallet‑App on the end device.  
Select the menu "Invite people to use your  
Mercedes-Benz key".  
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Express mode is switched on by default. This  
setting allows you to make the best possible  
use of the Digital Vehicle Key.  
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Manage digital vehicle key  
Requirements  
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Select the "Configure car key access" menu.  
Follow the action steps on the terminal.  
Further information on the digital vehicle key:  
If the express mode is switched off and the  
battery of the end device is empty, you can  
no longer unlock the vehicle via the NFC func-  
tion.  
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A suitable end device is activated as a Digital  
Vehicle Key.  
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Function (/ page 146)  
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Setting up (/ page 147)  
Remove (/ page 149)  
Remove via Wallet‑App  
Remove via MBUX multimedia system  
The following options are available:  
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Open the Wallet‑App on the end device.  
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Select the user whose Digital Vehicle Key is to  
be removed.  
Disconnect all digital vehicle keys  
Changing the Unlocking Settings for the  
Digital Vehicle Key (/ page 151)  
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Change the Digital Vehicle Key of the main  
owner  
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Follow the action steps on the terminal.  
The selected Digital Vehicle Key is removed  
and can no longer be used.  
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Remove digital vehicle key  
Requirements  
Disconnect the owner's Digital Vehicle Key  
Remove a digital vehicle key  
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Remove via iCloud  
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A suitable end device is activated as a Digital  
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Select the menus in the multimedia system  
Settings, Vehicle, Open/close.  
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Log in to iCloud.  
Follow the action steps.  
The selected Digital Vehicle Key is removed  
and can no longer be used.  
Vehicle Key.  
Bluetooth® is switched on at the end device  
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Select Digital Vehicle Key menu.  
(with the activated digital vehicle key) and the  
vehicle.  
Select one of the above options.  
Follow the action steps in the multimedia sys-  
tem.  
The selected Digital Vehicle Key is removed  
and can no longer be used.  
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The terminal is sufficiently charged.  
Remove via Mercedes me user account  
The following options are available:  
You have the following options for removing a digi-  
tal vehicle key:  
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Remove the linked vehicle  
object to the terms of use and consents  
Delete the user account  
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Further information on the digital vehicle key:  
via the Wallet‑App  
via iCloud  
via Mercedes me user account  
via MBUX multimedia system  
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Function (/ page 146)  
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Setting up (/ page 147)  
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Log in to the Mercedes me user account.  
Select one of the above options.  
The selected Digital Vehicle Key is removed  
and can no longer be used.  
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Managing (/ page 148)  
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Changing the Unlocking Settings for the  
Digital Vehicle Key (/ page 151)  
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You can remove individual users or remove  
your digital vehicle key from the terminal.  
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Unlocking and locking the vehicle with the digital  
vehicle key  
Convenience closing (closing the vehicle from  
outside) (/ page 164)  
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Anti-theꢀ protection (/ page 170)  
Requirements  
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Starting the vehicle (/ page 261)or parking  
(/ page 326)  
The "Digital Vehicle Key" function is activated  
via Mercedes me: https://  
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Start the vehicle with the Digital Vehicle Key in  
the marked space (emergency operation  
mode) (/ page 262)  
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A suitable end device is activated as a Digital  
Vehicle Key.  
Bluetooth® is switched on at the end device  
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Mercedes-Benz recommends that you carry  
the emergency key in case of function restric-  
tions(/ page 144).  
and the vehicle.  
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The terminal is sufficiently charged.  
Mercedes-Benz recommends placing the Digi-  
tal Vehicle Key in the storage compartment  
while driving (/ page 262).  
If the connection via Bluetooth® is faulty or  
the battery of the digital vehicle key is empty,  
you can also lock, unlock or start the vehicle  
via the NFC function. (/ page 262).  
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Lock and unlock the vehicle with the NFC  
function: Hold the digital vehicle key against  
the door handle in the area of the NFC  
antenna 1.  
The Digital Vehicle Key can be used for the follow-  
ing functions:  
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Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the  
NFC function  
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Locking/unlocking the vehicle with KEYLESS-  
GO (/ page 153)  
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HANDS-FREE ACCESS function (/ page 159)  
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Changing the Unlocking Settings for the Digital  
Vehicle Key  
Check the charge level of the Digital Vehicle  
Key battery.  
If necessary, charge the battery of the Digital  
Vehicle Key.  
Use the NFC function of the digital vehicle key  
to lock or unlock the vehicle. (/ page 150).  
Ensure sufficient distance between the Digital  
Vehicle Key and a potential source of interfer-  
ence.  
Multimedia system:  
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Settings  
Vehicle  
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Open/close  
Remove the Digital Vehicle Key (/ page 149).  
Set selective or global unlocking  
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Use the vehicle key.  
Use the emergency key to lock or unlock  
(/ page 154).  
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Doors  
Unlock driver's door only .  
Selective unlocking is activated. If this func-  
tion is deactivated, the owner key unlocks the  
entire vehicle.  
Notes on the additional door lock  
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Have the vehicle and the Digital Vehicle Key  
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.  
The additional door lock is only available for vehi-  
cles for the United Kingdom.  
There is interference from a powerful radio signal  
source  
Possible causes of Digital Vehicle Key impairment:  
Fixing Problems with the Digital Vehicle Key  
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WARNING Risk of injury to persons inside  
the vehicle when the additional door lock  
is activated  
You can no longer lock and unlock the vehicle  
with the Digital Vehicle Key.  
Possible causes:  
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high voltage power lines  
If the additional door lock is activated, the  
doors can no longer be opened from the  
inside.  
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mobile phones  
electronic devices (notebooks, tablets)  
shielding due to metal objects or induction  
loops for electrical gate systems or automatic  
barriers  
Bluetooth® is switched off on the Digital Vehi-  
cle Key or on the vehicle.  
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Never leave persons, in particular chil-  
dren, unattended in the vehicle.  
If there are persons in the vehicle, do not  
activate the additional door lock.  
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The battery of the Digital Vehicle Key is low or  
empty.  
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Switch on Bluetooth® on the digital vehicle key  
or on the vehicle.  
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The additional door lock is automatically activated  
in the following situations:  
Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from  
the inside  
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The vehicle is locked using the key.  
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The vehicle is locked using KEYLESS-GO.  
If the vehicle has been locked via Mercedes me  
connect, the additional door lock is not activated  
(/ page 572).  
If the additional door lock is activated, the doors  
cannot be opened from the inside.  
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Pull the door 1 handle.  
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Aꢀer locking you can issue a signal with the  
horn.  
You can prevent the additional door lock from  
being activated by deactivating interior protection  
before locking the vehicle (/ page 173).  
Unlocking/opening the doors from the inside  
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To unlock: press 1 button.  
To lock: press button 2.  
The red indicator lamp on button 2 lights up  
once the vehicle is locked.  
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United Kingdom only: observe the notes on  
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the additional door lock (/ page 151).  
This does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.  
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Plug-in hybrid: the socket flap is also locked and  
unlocked. The socket flap can be opened even if a  
key is detected in the car.  
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Make sure the key is at least 3 m (pres-  
sure washer) or 6 m (car wash) away  
from the vehicle.  
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NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by  
unintentionally opening the boot lid  
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when using an automatic car wash  
when using a high pressure cleaner  
The vehicle is not unlocked:  
Observe the notes:  
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if you have locked the vehicle using the key  
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on washing the vehicle in a car wash  
(/ page 32)  
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Deactivate the function of the key in  
these situations.  
if you have locked the vehicle using KEYLESS-  
GO  
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on using a high-pressure cleaner  
(/ page 620)  
or  
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Locking/unlocking the vehicle with KEYLESS-GO  
Requirements  
Make sure that the key is at a minimum  
distance of 3 m away from the vehicle.  
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The key is outside the vehicle.  
Vehicles with digital vehicle key:  
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The distance between the key and the vehicle  
does not exceed 1 m.  
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The driver's door and the door on which the  
door handle is used are closed.  
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when using an automatic car wash  
when using a high pressure cleaner  
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Vehicles with Digital Vehicle Key: You can use  
the Digital Vehicle Key like the conventional  
vehicle key.  
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In these situations, switch off the Digital  
Vehicle Key.  
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To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner surface  
of the door handle.  
To lock the vehicle: touch the sensor surface  
1 or 2.  
Convenience closing: touch the recessed sen-  
sor surface 2 for an extended period.  
Further information on convenience closing  
(/ page 164).  
Use the emergency key to lock or unlock  
Activating or deactivating the automatic locking  
feature  
(/ page 154).  
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Have the vehicle and key checked at a quali-  
fied specialist workshop.  
Multimedia system:  
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Settings  
Vehicle  
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Open/close  
There is interference from a powerful radio signal  
source  
Possible causes if the function of KEYLESS-GO is  
impaired:  
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The vehicle is locked automatically when the  
vehicle is switched on, and the wheels are  
turning faster than the walking pace.  
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high voltage power lines  
Activate or deactivate Automatic locking.  
Problems with KEYLESS-GO, troubleshooting  
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mobile phones  
electronic devices (notebooks, tablets)  
shielding due to metal objects or induction  
loops for electrical gate systems or automatic  
barriers  
In the following situations, there is a danger of  
being locked out when the function is activated:  
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You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle using  
KEYLESS-GO  
Possible causes:  
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The vehicle is being towed or pushed.  
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If the vehicle is being tested on a roller dyna-  
mometer.  
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The function of the key has been deactivated.  
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Make sure that there is sufficient distance  
between the key and the potential source of  
interference.  
The key battery is weak or discharged.  
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the emer-  
gency key  
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Activate the function of the key (/ page 65).  
Check the battery using the indicator lamp  
(/ page 142).  
Unlocking a leꢀ-hand vehicle door with the emer-  
gency key element  
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Replace the key battery, if necessary  
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Locking and opening the driver's door with  
the emergency key triggers the burglar alarm  
system.  
(/ page 144).  
Use the replacement key.  
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If you unlock the driver's door with the emer-  
gency key, the boot lid will not be unlocked.  
Locking the doors  
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Remove the emergency key (/ page 144).  
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Insert the emergency key 2 into the lock cyl-  
inder as shown.  
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Insert a suitable object, e.g. the emergency  
Turn the emergency key 2anti-clockwise to  
position 1.  
key, into opening 1 on the door lock.  
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To lock the leꢀ-hand side of the vehicle: turn  
the emergency key anti-clockwise as far as it  
will go.  
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Pull and hold the door handle1.  
Turn the emergency key 2back to its starting  
position.  
Remove the emergency key 2 and release  
the door handle 1.  
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To lock the right-hand side of the vehicle: turn  
the emergency key clockwise as far as it will  
go.  
Vehicles with boot lid convenience closing  
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NOTE Damage to the boot lid by obstacles  
above the vehicle  
The boot lid swings upwards when it is  
opened.  
If the locked door is closed, it can no longer be  
opened from the outside.  
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Therefore, make sure that there is suffi-  
cient clearance above the boot lid.  
Boot  
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Pull the boot lid handle.  
Opening the boot lid  
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Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: make a  
kicking movement with your foot below the  
bumper (/ page 159).  
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DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning  
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust  
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust  
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the boot  
lid is open when the engine is running, espe-  
cially if the vehicle is in motion.  
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Always switch off the engine before  
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Pull remote operating switch 1 until the boot  
lid opens.  
opening the boot lid.  
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Never drive with the boot lid open.  
or  
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Press and hold the H button on the key.  
If the boot lid is stopped in an intermediate  
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position, pull it upwards. Release it as soon as  
it begins to open.  
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With the boot lid opening limiter activated,  
manually pull the stopped boot lid upwards.  
To close the boot lid: pull the boot lid down-  
wards using the handle recess and push it  
closed.  
Vehicles with boot lid convenience closing: if  
you lightly push the boot lid closed, the power  
closing function will automatically pull the  
boot lid into the lock.  
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Before the journey, secure objects, lug-  
gage or loads against slipping or tipping  
over.  
If an obstacle obstructs the boot lid during the  
automatic opening process, blockage detection  
will stop the boot lid. The automatic blockage  
detection function is only an aid and is not a sub-  
stitute for your attentiveness.  
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Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.  
Notes on closing the boot lid: your vehicle is  
equipped with automatic key recognition. If a key  
belonging to the vehicle is detected in the vehicle,  
the boot lid will not be locked and will pop open  
again.  
Vehicles with boot lid convenience closing  
Closing the boot lid  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-  
ing automatic closing of the boot lid  
Note that the boot lid will not be locked if the fol-  
lowing situation occurs:  
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WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured  
items in the vehicle  
Parts of the body could become trapped.  
There may be people in the closing area.  
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you have locked the vehicle and close the boot  
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or  
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip  
over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi-  
cle occupants.  
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the  
event of sudden braking or a sudden change  
in direction.  
lid while a key belonging to the vehicle is  
inside the vehicle  
and  
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Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity  
of the closing area.  
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Use one of the following options to stop  
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a second key belonging to the vehicle is not  
detected outside the vehicle  
the closing process:  
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Press the H button on the key.  
Automatic key recognition is only an aid and is not  
a substitute for your attentiveness.  
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Press or pull the remote operating  
switch on the driver's door.  
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Always stow objects in such a way that  
they cannot be thrown around.  
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Before locking, ensure that at least one key  
belonging to the vehicle is outside the vehicle.  
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Press the closing or locking button  
on the boot lid.  
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Pull the boot lid handle.  
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: it is also  
possible to stop the closing process by making a  
kicking movement below the rear bumper.  
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Pull the boot lid handle. Release it as soon as  
it begins to close.  
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If the boot lid is stopped in an intermediate  
position, push it downwards.  
The boot lid will continue to close.  
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Push remote operating switch 1 until the  
boot lid is fully closed.  
Press closing button 1 on the boot lid.  
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO  
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Press locking button 2 on the boot lid.  
If a key is detected outside the vehicle, the  
boot lid will close and the vehicle will be  
locked.  
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Vehicles with Digital Vehicle Key: this also  
applies to the Digital Vehicle Key if the func-  
tion is activated and the Digital Vehicle Key is  
connected to the vehicle.  
HANDS-FREE ACCESS function  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped  
despite reversing function  
The reversing function will not react:  
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to soꢀ, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers  
towards the end of the closing procedure  
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With the boot lid completely open, press and  
hold the H button on the key. The key must  
be in the vicinity of the vehicle.  
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In these situations in particular, the reversing  
function cannot prevent someone being trap-  
ped.  
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS  
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With the boot lid completely open, make a  
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kicking movement with your foot below the  
Ensure that no body parts are in the  
closing area.  
bumper (/ page 159).  
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close  
or interrupt boot lid movement by performing a  
kicking movement under the rear bumper.  
The kicking movement triggers the opening or  
closing process alternately.  
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If someone is trapped, use one of the fol-  
Boot lid automatic reversing function  
lowing options:  
The boot lid is equipped with automatic blockage  
detection with a reversing function. If an obstacle  
obstructs the boot lid during the automatic clos-  
ing process, it will automatically open again. The  
automatic reversing function is only an aid and is  
not a substitute for your attentiveness.  
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Press the H button on the key.  
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Press the remote operating switch on  
the driver's door.  
Observe the notes when opening (/ page 156)  
and closing (/ page 157) the boot lid.  
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Press the closing or locking button  
on the boot lid.  
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A warning tone sounds while the boot lid is  
opening or closing.  
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During the closing process, make sure that no  
body parts are in the closing area.  
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Pull the boot lid handle.  
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Do not carry out the kicking movement too  
slowly.  
The kicking movement must be towards the  
vehicle and back again.  
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WARNING Risk of burns caused by a hot  
exhaust system  
NOTE Vehicle damage due to uninten-  
tional opening of the boot lid or a door  
The vehicle exhaust system can become very  
hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you  
could burn yourself by touching the exhaust  
system.  
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when using an automatic car wash  
when using a high pressure cleaner  
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In these situations, switch off the Digital  
Vehicle Key.  
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Always ensure that you only make a kick-  
ing movement within the detection range  
of the sensors.  
or  
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Make sure the key is at least 3 m (pres-  
sure washer) or 6 m (car wash) away  
from the vehicle.  
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NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by  
unintentionally opening the boot lid  
When making the kicking movement, ensure that  
you stand firmly on the ground. You could other-  
wise lose your balance, e.g. on ice.  
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when using an automatic car wash  
when using a high pressure cleaner  
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Detection range of the sensors  
Observe the following notes:  
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Deactivate the function of the key in  
these situations.  
If several consecutive kicking movements are not  
successful, wait ten seconds.  
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The key is behind the vehicle.  
or  
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Vehicles with digital vehicle key: The Digital  
Vehicle Key is behind the vehicle.  
Stand at least 30 cm away from the vehicle  
while performing the kicking movement.  
Do not come into contact with the bumper  
while making the kicking movement.  
System limits  
The system may be impaired or may not function  
in the following cases:  
Make sure that the key is at a minimum  
distance of 3 m away from the vehicle.  
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The sensors are dirty, e.g. due to road salt or  
snow.  
Vehicles with digital vehicle key:  
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The kicking movement is made using a pros-  
thetic leg.  
Switching separate boot locking on and off  
Activating/deactivating the boot lid opening lim-  
iter  
Multimedia system:  
Multimedia system:  
The boot lid could be opened or closed uninten-  
tionally, in the following situations:  
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Vehicle  
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Settings  
Vehicle  
Locking function  
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Other functions  
A person's arms or legs move in the sensor  
detection range, e.g. when polishing the vehi-  
cle or picking up objects.  
Switching separate boot locking on  
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Activate or deactivate Opening height limiter.  
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Select Block boot.  
This function prevents the boot lid from hitting a  
low garage ceiling, for example.  
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Create a PIN.  
Confirm the PIN with OK.  
Objects are moved or placed behind the vehi-  
cle, e.g. the hose of a fuel dispenser, a charg-  
ing cable or luggage  
Clamping straps, tarpaulins or other coverings  
are pulled over the bumper.  
A protective mat with a length reaching over  
the boot sill down into the detection range of  
the sensors is used.  
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Enter the PIN again and confirm it.  
The boot will remain locked if you unlock the  
vehicle centrally.  
If an accident has been detected, the boot will  
unlock even if separate locking is switched  
on.  
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Side windows  
Opening and closing the side windows  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when  
opening a side window  
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The protective mat is not secured correctly.  
Work is being done on the trailer hitch, trailers  
or rear bicycle racks.  
When you open a side window, parts of the  
body could be drawn in or become trapped  
between the side window and window frame.  
Switching separate boot locking off  
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Select Block boot.  
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Enter the PIN.  
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When opening, make sure that nobody is  
touching the side window.  
Deactivate the function of the key (/ page 65) or  
do not carry the key about your person in such  
situations.  
If the PIN is correct, separate boot locking will  
be switched off and the PIN deleted.  
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If someone is trapped, release the but-  
ton immediately or pull it in order to  
close the side window again.  
When leaving the vehicle, always take the  
key with you and lock the vehicle.  
Never leave children unattended in the  
vehicle.  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when  
closing a side window  
Requirements  
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The power supply or the vehicle has been  
switched on.  
When closing a side window, body parts could  
be trapped in the closing area in the process.  
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When closing, make sure that no body  
parts are in the closing area.  
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If someone is trapped, release the but-  
ton immediately or press the button in  
order to reopen the side window.  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when  
children operate the side windows  
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Closing  
Opening  
Children could become trapped if they operate  
the side windows, particularly when unatten-  
ded.  
The buttons on the driver's door take precedence.  
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To start automatic operation: press the W  
button beyond the point of resistance or pull  
and release it.  
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Activate the child safety lock for the rear  
side windows.  
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To interrupt automatic operation: press or pull  
the W button again.  
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When the vehicle is switched off, you can con-  
Vehicles with a sliding sunroof: the side windows  
will be closed completely if the sliding sunroof is  
open.  
If the side windows are obstructed during auto-  
matic closing, the side window concerned will  
open again slightly. Aꢀer another automatic clos-  
ing process, the automatic function may be deac-  
tivated. The automatic function will be active  
again the next time the vehicle is started.  
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During the closing process, make sure  
that no body parts are in the closing  
area.  
If someone becomes trapped, press the  
W button to open the side window  
again.  
tinue to operate the side windows.  
The function is also available until the doors are  
closed again.  
Automatic reversing function of the side windows  
If an obstacle impedes a side window during the  
closing process, the side window will open again  
automatically. The automatic reversing function is  
only an aid and is not a substitute for your atten-  
tiveness.  
Automatic function of the side windows  
In the following cases, the side windows will be  
closed automatically when the vehicle is switched  
off:  
Convenience opening (ventilating the vehicle  
before starting a journey)  
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During the closing process, make sure that no  
body parts are in the closing area.  
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if it starts to rain  
Rain will be detected by a rain sensor on the  
windscreen.  
in extreme temperatures  
aꢀer a certain time (depending on the on-  
board electrical system voltage)  
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WARNING Risk of entrapment when open-  
ing a side window  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped  
despite there being reversing protection  
on the side window  
When opening a side window, parts of the  
body could be drawn in or become trapped  
between the side window and window frame.  
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The reversing function does not react:  
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to soꢀ, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers.  
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When opening, make sure that nobody is  
touching the side window.  
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during resetting.  
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if there is a malfunction in the power supply  
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The reversing function cannot prevent some-  
one from becoming trapped in these situa-  
tions.  
Release the button immediately if some-  
body becomes trapped.  
The side windows will be closed as far as the ven-  
tilation position.  
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Requirements  
Convenience closing (closing the vehicle from out-  
side)  
The panoramic sliding roof is closed.  
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The key is near the vehicle.  
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To interrupt convenience closing: release the  
s button.  
To continue convenience closing: press and  
hold the s button again.  
Convenience closing also functions with KEY-  
LESS-GO (/ page 153).  
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Press and hold the Ü button on the key.  
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WARNING Risk of entrapment due to not  
paying attention during convenience clos-  
ing  
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The following functions are performed:  
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The vehicle is unlocked.  
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When the convenience closing feature is oper-  
ating, parts of the body could become trapped  
in the closing area of the side window and the  
sliding sunroof.  
The side windows are open.  
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The sunroof opens.  
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The panoramic sunroof opens.  
Resolving problems with the side windows  
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The seat ventilation of the driver's seat is  
switched on.  
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When the convenience closing feature is  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or  
fatally injured if reversing protection is not  
activated  
operating, monitor the entire closing  
process and make sure that no body  
parts are in the closing area.  
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If the roller sunblind of the panoramic sliding  
sunroof is closed, the roller sunblind is  
opened first.  
If you close a side window again immediately  
aꢀer it has been blocked, the side window will  
close with increased or maximum force. The  
reversing function is then not active and body  
parts may become trapped.  
Requirements  
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Interrupt convenience opening: Release the  
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The key is near the vehicle.  
key Ü.  
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Press and hold the s button on the key.  
Continue convenience opening: Press key  
Ü again and keep it pressed.  
The following functions are performed:  
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Make sure that no parts of the body are  
in the closing area.  
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The vehicle is locked.  
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The side windows are closed.  
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To stop the closing process, release the  
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The sliding sunroof is closed.  
button or press the button again to  
reopen the side window.  
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A side window cannot be closed and you cannot  
see the cause.  
The side windows cannot be opened or closed  
using the convenience opening feature.  
Possible causes:  
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During the opening and closing process,  
make sure that no body parts are in the  
sweep of the sliding sunroof.  
If someone is trapped, release the con-  
trol panel immediately.  
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Check to see whether any objects are in the  
window guide.  
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The key battery is weak or discharged.  
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Adjust the side windows.  
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Check the battery using the indicator lamp  
(/ page 142).  
or  
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Adjusting the side windows  
If a side window is obstructed during closing and  
reopens again immediately:  
Touch the control panel during automatic  
operation.  
The opening/closing process will be  
stopped.  
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Replace the key battery, if necessary  
(/ page 144).  
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Immediately aꢀer this, pull and hold the corre-  
sponding button again until the side window  
has closed and hold the button for at least one  
more second (re-adjustment).  
The side window will be closed without the  
automatic reversing function.  
Sliding sunroof  
Opening and closing the sliding sunroof  
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WARNING Risk of entrapment if the slid-  
ing sunroof is operated by children  
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The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the  
panoramic sliding sunroof.  
Children operating the sliding sunroof could  
get caught in the moving parts, particularly if  
unattended.  
If the side window is obstructed again and  
reopens again immediately:  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when  
the sliding sunroof is being opened and  
closed  
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Never leave children unattended in the  
vehicle.  
When leaving the vehicle, always take the  
key with you and lock the vehicle.  
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Immediately aꢀer this, pull and hold the corre-  
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sponding button again until the side window  
has closed and hold the button for at least one  
more second (follow-up adjustment).  
The side window will be closed without the  
automatic reversing function.  
Body parts may become trapped in the range  
of movement.  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when  
the roller sunblind is being opened and  
closed  
NOTE Damage caused by protruding  
objects  
Objects that protrude from the sliding sunroof  
may damage the seals.  
Body parts may become trapped between the  
roller sunblind and frame or sliding roof.  
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Do not allow anything to protrude from  
the sliding sunroof.  
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During the opening or closing process,  
make sure that no body parts are in the  
roller sunblind's range of movement.  
If someone is trapped, release the con-  
trol panel immediately.  
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NOTE Damage to the sliding sunroof when  
a roof luggage rack is fitted  
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If the sliding sunroof is opened when a roof  
luggage rack is fitted, the sliding sunroof may  
be damaged by the roof luggage rack.  
or  
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Touch the control panel during automatic  
operation.  
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Do not open the sliding sunroof if a roof  
The opening/closing process will be  
stopped.  
luggage rack is fitted.  
The sliding sunroof and the roller sunblind are  
The sliding sunroof may be raised to allow ven-  
tilation of the vehicle interior.  
operated using control panel 1.  
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NOTE Malfunction due to snow and ice  
The panoramic sliding sunroof can be operated  
only when the roller sunblind is open.  
Snow and ice may cause the sliding sunroof to  
malfunction.  
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To open: swipe backwards across control  
panel 1 and hold it.  
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Open the sliding sunroof only if it is free  
of snow and ice.  
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To close: swipe forwards across control panel  
1 and hold it.  
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To raise or lower: press control panel 1  
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during resetting.  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped  
despite reversing function  
briefly.  
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During the closing process, make sure  
that no body parts are in the closing  
area.  
If someone is trapped, release the con-  
trol panel immediately.  
To start automatic operation: swipe forwards  
or backwards across control panel 1.  
To cancel automatic operation: press control  
panel 1 again.  
The opening/closing process will be stopped.  
In particular, the reversing function does not  
react to soꢀ, light and thin objects, e.g. fin-  
gers.  
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When closing the roller sunblind, make  
sure that no body parts are in the range  
of movement.  
If someone is trapped, release the con-  
trol panel immediately.  
or  
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Automatic reversing function of the sliding sun-  
roof  
If an obstacle obstructs the sliding sunroof during  
the closing process, the sliding sunroof will open  
again automatically. The automatic reversing func-  
tion is only an aid and is not a substitute for your  
attentiveness.  
Touch the control panel during automatic  
closing.  
The closing process will be stopped.  
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or  
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Automatic reversing function of the roller sunblind  
If an obstacle obstructs the roller sunblind during  
the closing process, the roller sunblind will open  
again automatically. The automatic reversing func-  
tion is only an aid and is not a substitute for your  
attentiveness.  
Touch the control panel during automatic  
closing.  
The closing process will be stopped.  
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During the closing process, make sure that no  
body parts are in the closing area.  
Automatic functions of the sliding sunroof  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped  
despite reversing function  
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When closing the roller sunblind, make sure  
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The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the  
panoramic sliding sunroof.  
that no body parts are in the range of move-  
ment.  
The reversing function will not react:  
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The sliding sunroof will be closed automatically  
when the vehicle has been switched off in the fol-  
lowing situations:  
to soꢀ, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers.  
towards the end of the closing procedure.  
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if it starts to rain  
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Rain is detected by a rain sensor on the wind-  
screen.  
in extreme temperatures  
aꢀer a certain time (depending on the on-  
board electrical system voltage)  
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Make sure that no parts of the body are  
in the closing area.  
If someone is trapped, release the con-  
trol panel immediately.  
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped by  
automatic lowering of the sliding sunroof  
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At higher speeds, the raised sliding sunroof  
will automatically be lowered slightly at the  
rear.  
or  
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if there is a malfunction in the power supply  
Touch the control panel during automatic  
closing.  
The closing process will be stopped.  
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Make sure that nobody reaches into the  
sliding sunroof's range of movement  
while the vehicle is in motion.  
If someone becomes trapped, touch the  
control panel.  
The sliding sunroof will rise at the rear in order to  
continue ventilating the vehicle interior.  
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during an auto-  
matic closing procedure, the roof will be opened  
again slightly. The automatic function for the slid-  
ing sunroof and the side windows will then be  
deactivated.  
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The sliding sunroof cannot be closed and you can-  
not see the cause.  
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The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the  
panoramic sliding sunroof.  
Rectifying problems with the sliding sunroof  
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing  
and reopens again slightly:  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or  
fatal injuries when the sliding sunroof is  
closed again  
Rain closing function when driving  
Vehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof: if it  
starts to rain, the raised sliding sunroof will auto-  
matically be lowered while the vehicle is in  
motion.  
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Immediately aꢀer automatic reversing, swipe  
forwards across the control panel  
(/ page 165) and hold it until the sliding sun-  
roof is closed.  
The sliding sunroof will be closed with  
increased force.  
If you close the sliding sunroof again immedi-  
ately aꢀer it has been blocked or reset, the  
sliding sunroof will close with increased or  
maximum force.  
There is a risk of becoming trapped or even of  
fatal injuries!  
Automatic lowering function  
Vehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof: if the  
sliding sunroof is raised at the rear, it will auto-  
matically be lowered slightly at higher speeds. At  
low speeds, it will be raised again automatically.  
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again and  
opens again slightly:  
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Repeat the previous step.  
The sliding sunroof will be closed again with  
increased force.  
Swipe forwards across the control panel  
(/ page 165) and hold it repeatedly until the  
sliding sunroof is completely closed.  
Swipe across the control panel and hold it for  
another second.  
Swipe across and hold the control panel until  
the roller sunblind is completely closed.  
Swipe across the control panel and hold it for  
another second.  
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Do not drive with the roller sun blind  
hooked in and rear side windows opened  
at the same time.  
Vehicles without a panoramic sliding sunroof: the  
sliding sunroof is not operating smoothly.  
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Reset the sliding sunroof.  
Resetting the sliding sunroof  
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Swipe forwards across the control panel  
(/ page 165) and hold it repeatedly until the  
sliding sunroof is completely open.  
Swipe across the control panel and hold it for  
another second.  
Use automatic operation to fully open and  
then close the sliding sunroof.  
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Roller sunblinds  
Close the sliding sunroof.  
Vehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof: the  
sliding sunroof or the roller sunblind is not operat-  
ing smoothly.  
Extending the rear side window roller sunblinds  
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NOTE Damage to the inertia reel due to it  
snapping back  
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Reset the sliding sunroof and the roller sun-  
blind.  
If suddenly snapped back, the inertia reel may  
be damaged.  
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Pull the roller sunblind out by tab 1 and hook  
it onto brackets 2 at the top of the window.  
Resetting the sliding sunroof and the roller sun-  
blind  
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Always move the roller sun blind by  
hand.  
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Extending or retracting the rear-window roller sun-  
blind  
The immobiliser is automatically activated when  
the vehicle is switched off, and deactivated when  
the vehicle is switched on.  
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when  
extending or retracting the roller sunblind  
ATA (Anti-Theꢀ Alarm system)  
Function of the ATA system  
Body parts may become trapped in the roller  
sunblind's range of movement.  
If the ATA system is primed, a visual and audible  
alarm is triggered in the following situations:  
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Ensure there are no body parts in the  
range of movement.  
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when a door is opened  
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If someone becomes trapped, briefly  
press the button again.  
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when the boot lid is opened  
The opening or closing process will  
briefly be stopped. The roller sunblind  
will then return to its starting position.  
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when the bonnet is opened  
when interior protection is triggered  
(/ page 172)  
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when tow-away protection is triggered  
(/ page 171)  
To extend or retract: press button 1.  
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NOTE Damage caused by objects  
Objects can cause the roller sunblind to mal-  
function.  
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Vehicles with Digital Vehicle Key: The EDW  
works with the Digital Vehicle Key similarly to  
the conventional vehicle key.  
Anti-theꢀ protection  
Function of the immobiliser  
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Do not place any objects on the rear  
shelf.  
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from being  
started without the correct key.  
This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.  
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Ensure that the roller sunblind can move  
freely.  
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The ATA system is primed automatically aꢀer  
approximately ten seconds in the following situa-  
tions:  
The indicator lamp 1 flashes when the ATA sys-  
Deactivating the alarm using KEYLESS-GO  
tem is primed.  
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Grasp the outside door handle with the key  
outside the vehicle.  
The ATA system is deactivated automatically in the  
following situations:  
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aꢀer locking the vehicle with the key  
This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.  
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aꢀer locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO  
aꢀer unlocking the vehicle with the key  
Function of tow-away protection  
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Aꢀer locking with the NFC function (vehicles  
with digital vehicle key:)  
aꢀer unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO  
Aꢀer unlocking with the NFC function (Vehi-  
cles with Digital Vehicle Key)  
aꢀer pressing the start/stop button with the  
key in the stowage compartment  
(/ page 264)  
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An audible and visual alarm is triggered if an alter-  
ation to your vehicle's angle of inclination is  
detected while tow-away protection is primed.  
Tow-away protection is automatically primed aꢀer  
approximately 60 seconds:  
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aꢀer the vehicle has been locked with the key  
aꢀer locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO  
This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.  
Deactivating the ATA  
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Press the Ü, s or H button on the  
key.  
or  
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aꢀer locking with the NFC function (vehicles  
with digital vehicle key:)  
Press the start/stop button with the key in the  
stowage compartment (/ page 264)  
Tow-away protection is only primed when the fol-  
lowing components are closed:  
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Vehicles with digital vehicle key: Press the  
start/stop button with the digital vehicle key  
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Doors  
Boot lid  
in the storage compartment (/ page 262).  
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Tow-away protection is automatically deactivated:  
Priming/deactivating tow-away protection  
Multimedia system:  
Aꢀer locking with the NFC function (vehicles  
with digital vehicle key:)  
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aꢀer pressing the Ü or H button on the  
key  
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5
5
Interior protection is only primed when the follow-  
ing components are closed:  
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Settings  
Vehicle  
Vehicle protection  
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aꢀer pressing the start/stop button with the  
5
5
Opening/closing  
key in the stowage compartment  
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Doors  
Boot lid  
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Prime or deactivate Tow-away protection.  
(/ page 264)  
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Tow-away protection is primed again in the follow-  
ing cases:  
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aꢀer pressing the start-stop button with the  
Interior protection is automatically deactivated:  
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digital vehicle key in the storage compartment  
(Vehicles with digital vehicle key)  
(/ page 262)  
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The vehicle is unlocked again.  
aꢀer pressing the Ü or H button on the  
key  
aꢀer pressing the start/stop button with the  
key in the stowage compartment  
(/ page 264)  
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A door is opened.  
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aꢀer unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO  
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The vehicle is locked again.  
This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.  
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aꢀer unlocking with the NFC function (Vehi-  
cles with Digital Vehicle Key)  
Function of interior protection  
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aꢀer pressing the start-stop button with the  
When interior protection is primed, a visual and  
audible alarm is triggered if movement is detected  
in the vehicle interior.  
Interior protection is primed automatically aꢀer  
approximately ten seconds:  
digital vehicle key in the storage compartment  
(Vehicles with digital vehicle key)  
(/ page 262)  
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when using HANDS-FREE ACCESS  
Information on collision detection on a parked  
vehicle (/ page 332).  
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aꢀer unlocking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO  
This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.  
Aꢀer unlocking with the NFC function (Vehi-  
cles with Digital Vehicle Key)  
R
aꢀer locking the vehicle with the key  
R
R
aꢀer locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO  
This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.  
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when using HANDS-FREE ACCESS  
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The following situations can lead to a false alarm:  
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when there are moving objects suchas mas-  
cots in the vehicle interior  
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if a side window is open  
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if the sunroof is open  
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if the panoramic sunroof is open  
Priming/deactivating interior protection  
Multimedia system:  
4
5
5
©
Settings  
Vehicle  
Vehicle protection  
5
5
Opening/closing  
#
Prime or deactivate Interior motion sensor.  
Interior protection is primed again in the following  
cases:  
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The vehicle is unlocked again.  
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A door is opened.  
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The vehicle is locked again.  
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