Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual page 79

tions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a conven-
tional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle by using
KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using the
& button on the SmartKey.
When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO,
the distance between the SmartKey and the cor-
responding door handle must not be greater
than 3 ft (1 m).
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the Smart-
Key determines whether a valid SmartKey is in
the vehicle. This occurs, for example:
when the external door handles are touched
R
when starting the engine
R
while the vehicle is in motion
R
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner sur-
X
face of the door handle.
To lock the vehicle: touch sensor sur-
X
face :.
Convenience closing feature: touch
X
recessed sensor surface ; for an extended
period.
Further information on the convenience clos-
ing feature ( page 88).
Y
To unlock the trunk lid: pull the handle on
X
the trunk lid.
The vehicle only unlocks the trunk lid.
Deactivating and activating
If you do not intend to use a SmartKey for an
extended period of time, you can deactivate the
KEYLESS-GO function of the SmartKey. The
SmartKey will then use very little power, thereby
conserving battery power. For the purposes of
activation/deactivation, the vehicle must not be
nearby.
To deactivate: press the & button on the
X
SmartKey twice in rapid succession.
The battery check lamp of the SmartKey
( page 79) flashes twice briefly and lights
Y
up once, then KEYLESS-GO is deactivated.
To activate: press any button on the Smart-
X
Key.
or
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
X
KEYLESS-GO and all of its associated features
are available again.
Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking sys-
tem. This means that only the driver's door and
the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the vehicle
is unlocked. This is useful if you frequently travel
alone.
To change the setting: simultaneously press
X
the % and & buttons on the SmartKey
for approximately six seconds until the bat-
tery check lamp flashes twice (
If the setting of the locking system is changed
within the signal range of the vehicle, pressing
the & or % button:
locks or
R
unlocks the vehicle
R
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
To unlock: press the % button once.
X
To unlock centrally: press the % button
X
twice.
To lock centrally: press the & button.
X
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
SmartKey
77
page 79).
Y
Z