Mercedes-Benz 2003 S 430 Operator's Manual page 91

If the KEYLESS-GO card is positioned
farther away from the vehicle (e.g. in-
side clothing or briefcase) and can no
longer be recognized by the system,
the vehicle cannot be locked or the en-
gine started via the KEYLESS-GO sys-
tem.
If the KEYLESS-GO card is removed
from the vehicle while the ignition is
switched on (e.g. if passenger exits the
vehicle with the card), the message
CHIP CARD NOT RECOGNIZED!
pear in the multifunction display.
Find the card or change its present lo-
cation immediately (e.g. place it on the
front passenger seat or insert it in shirt
pocket).
Remember that the engine can be
started by anyone with a KEYLESS-GO
card that is left inside the vehicle. If you
leave the card behind when exiting and
locking the vehicle, the message
CARD DETECTED IN VEHICLE!
pear in the multifunction display.
Factory setting
Global unlocking
Grasp the door handle.
The vehicle will lock again automatically
within approximately 40 seconds of un-
locking if neither door nor trunk is opened.
i
The vehicle could inadvertently be un-
locked if the KEYLESS-GO card is with-
will ap-
in 3 ft. (1 m) of the vehicle and:
the door handle is splashed with
water, or
you attempt to clean the door
handle
Global locking
Press lock button at door handle
( page 53) or trunk ( page 93).
CHIP
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Individual setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the KEYLESS-GO card so that
grasping a door handle only unlocks the
driver's door, interior lockable storage
compartments and the fuel filler flap.
1 Programming button
2 "Driver's door" symbol
3 "Global unlock" symbol
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