Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2014 Owner's Manual page 94

A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the key
determines whether a valid key is in the vehi-
cle. This occurs, for example:
when starting the engine
R
whilst driving
R
when the external door handles are
R
touched
during convenience closing
R
Key functions
& Locks the vehicle
:
F Opens/closes the boot lid
;
% Unlocks the vehicle
=
To unlock centrally: press button =.
X
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
the vehicle is locked again
R
protection against theft is reactivated.
R
To lock centrally: press button :.
X
The key centrally locks/unlocks:
the doors
R
the boot lid
R
the fuel filler flap
R
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated via
COMAND Online or Audio 20 (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions).
When the locator lighting is activated via
COMAND Online or Audio 20, it lights up
when it is dark after the vehicle is unlocked
with the remote control (see the separate
operating instructions).
To open the boot lid automatically from
X
outside the vehicle: press and hold but-
ton ; until the boot lid opens.
To open the boot lid automatically from
X
outside the vehicle: if the key is located in
the immediate vicinity of the vehicle: press
the F button on the key.
You can release the button as soon as the
boot lid starts to close.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a key
in the vehicle.
Locking and unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry
the key with you. You can combine the KEY-
LESS-GO functions with the functions of a
conventional key. Unlock the vehicle by using
KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using
the & button on the key.
The driver's door and the door at which the
handle is used, must both be closed. The key
must be outside the vehicle. When locking or
unlocking with KEYLESS-GO, the distance
between the key and the corresponding door
handle must not be greater than 1 m.
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the key
determines whether a valid key is in the vehi-
cle. This occurs, for example:
when starting the engine
R
whilst driving
R
Key
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