Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Operator's Manual page 258

Features
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Point remote control A at a distance of
X
2 to 8 inches (5 to 20 cm) at buttons ;
to ? on the rear-view mirror.
i
The required distance between remote
control A and the integrated garage door
opener depends on the garage door drive
system. Several attempts might be
necessary. You should test every position
for at least 25 seconds before trying
another position.
Press and hold button B on remote control
X
A until indicator lamp : lights up green.
If indicator lamp : lights up green or
flashes, then programming has been
successful.
Release button B on remote control A for
X
the garage door drive system.
If indicator lamp : lights up red:
Repeat the programming procedure for the
X
corresponding button on the rear-view
mirror. When doing so, vary the distance
between remote control A and the rear-
view mirror.
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If the indicator lamp flashes green after
successful programming, the garage door
system is operating on a rolling code. After
programming, you must synchronize the
garage door opener integrated in the rear-
view mirror with the receiver of the garage
door system.
Synchronizing the rolling code
Your vehicle must be within reach of the
garage door or exterior gate drive. Make sure
that neither your vehicle nor any persons/
objects are present within the sweep of the
door or gate.
Observe the safety notes when performing
the rolling code synchronization
( page 254).
Y
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
Press the programming button of the door
X
or gate drive (see the door or gate drive
operating instructions, e.g. under
"Programming of additional remote
controls").
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Usually, you now have 30seconds to
initiate the next step.
Press previously programmed button ;,
X
= or ? of the integrated garage door
opener until the door starts to move.
The rolling code synchronization is then
complete.
Notes on programming the remote
control
Canadian radio frequency laws require a
"break" (or interruption) of the transmission
signals after broadcasting for a few seconds.
Therefore, these signals may not last long
enough for the integrated garage door
opener. The signal is not recognized during
programming. Comparable with Canadian
law, some U.S. garage door openers are
designed to "time-out" in the same manner.
Proceed as follows:
if you live in Canada
R
if you have difficulties programming the
R
garage door opener (regardless of where
you live) when using the programming
steps
Press and hold one of buttons ; to ? on
X
the integrated garage door opener.
After a short time, indicator lamp : starts
flashing yellow.
Release the button.
X
Press button B of garage door remote
X
control A for two seconds, then release it
for two seconds.
Press button B again for two seconds.
X
Repeat this sequence on button B of
X
remote control A until indicator lamp :
lights up green.
If indicator lamp : turns red, repeat the
process.
Continue with the other programming
X
steps (see above).