Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate, Owner'S Manual

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Key functions
:
& Locks the vehicle
;
F Unlocks the boot lid/tailgate
=
% Unlocks the vehicle
X
To lock centrally: press the & button.
The key centrally locks/unlocks:
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the doors
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the boot lid/tailgate
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the fuel filler flap
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 or deactivated using
the on-board computer (
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page 293).
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (
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page 292).
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a KEY-
LESS-GO 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.
When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO,
the distance between the key and the corre-
sponding 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:
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when the external door handles are
touched
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when starting the engine
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whilst driving
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To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X
To lock the vehicle: touch sensor sur-
face : .
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Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ; for an exten-
ded period.
For further information on the convenience
closing feature (
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page 112).
Key
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Op
ening
and
closing
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