Mercedes-Benz R-Class Owner's Manual page 73

Controls
Opening and closing
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You can also use the KEYLESS GO key to
open and close the side windows and the
sliding/tilting sunroof* or the panorama
sliding sunroof*. You can open them using
the summer opening feature
( page 108). You can close them using
Y
the convenience closing feature
( page 108).
Y
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If the vehicle has been parked for a long
time, you must pull the door handle to acti-
vate the KEYLESS GO functions.
Important notes
If the KEYLESS GO key is removed from the
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vehicle (e.g. in luggage or an article of
clothing), it will no longer be possible to
lock or start the vehicle.
If the KEYLESS GO key is removed from the
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vehicle while the engine is running, e.g. if
the front passenger leaves the vehicle with
the KEYLESS GO key, the following mes-
sage will appear in the multi-function dis-
play as you pull away: Key not detec-
ted.
If the KEYLESS GO key is in the vehicle, the
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vehicle can be started at any time. If you
have left the KEYLESS GO key in the vehi-
cle, the following message will appear in
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the multi-function display when you lock
the vehicle: Key still in vehicle.
Factory settings
To unlock centrally: pull the door handle.
X
The turn signals flash once. The locking
knobs in the doors pop up. The anti-theft
alarm system* is deactivated.
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer.
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If you do not open either a door or the
tailgate after you have unlocked the vehi-
cle, it will automatically relock after approx-
imately 40 seconds.
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There is a danger of the vehicle being
unlocked unintentionally. This could occur
if the KEYLESS GO key is within one metre
of the vehicle and the door handle is
splashed with water. This could also occur
when cleaning the door handle.
Locking button on the door handle
1
To lock centrally: press locking button
X
1 on the door handle.
The turn signals flash three times. The lock-
ing knobs in the doors drop down. The anti-
theft alarm system* and the immobiliser
are primed.
Individual settings
You can change the setting of the locking
system. When you now grasp the door handle
on the driver's door, you will only unlock the
driver's door and the fuel filler flap. This could
be useful if you frequently travel on your own.
To change the setting: press the
X
and j buttons simultaneously for
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* optional