2002 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 30

Locking and unlocking with remote control Unlocking: Press transmit button Œ once. All turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the driver's door and fuel filler flap are unlocked. The antitheft alarm system is also deactivated. Press transmit button Œ a second time to unlock remaining doors and liftgate. Notes: If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened, see page 295. If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote control, neither door nor liftgate is opened or the key is not inserted in the steering lock, the vehicle will automatically lock and reactivate the antitheft alarm system. Locking: Press transmit button ‹ once. All turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked and the antitheft alarm is activated. Notes: If the turn signal lamps do not blink three times when locking the vehicle, a door, the liftgate, or the hood is not properly closed. Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again with the remote control. If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing the transmit button, then it may be necessary to change the batteries in the remote control or to synchronize the remote control, see page 292 and page 293. Unlocking the liftgate Press transmit button Š to unlock only the liftgate. This also deactivates the antitheft alarm. Important! A minimum height clearance of 7 ft. (2.15 m) is required to open the liftgate. Central locking system Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 27 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index