2002 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 40

• If the KEYLESS-GO-card is removed from the vehicle while the engine is running, or by placing the card in front of the center armrest (see page 198), the message "CHIP-CARD - NOT RECOGNIZED!" will appear repeatedly for approx. 2 seconds in the multifunction display, see page 328. If the message "CHIP - CARD - NOT RECOGNIZED" is ignored for an extended of time (approx. 15 minutes), the engine could stop by itself during a vehicle stop (e.g. traffic light). The vehicle can then no longer be centrally locked or the engine restarted. You must first find the card. Start the engine again. See page 230. • Do not forget, the engine can be started by anyone with a KEYLESS-GO-card that is left inside the vehicle. Leaving the chip-card behind when exiting and locking the vehicle, the message "CHIP-CARD - STILL IN VEHICLE" appears in the multifunction display, see page 328. • Opening the driver's door with the engine shut off and no electronic key in the starter switch, the message "CHIP-CARD - DO NOT FORGET" appears as a reminder, see page 328. Important! In the case of a malfunction in the KEYLESS-GO-system, we recommend that you carry the electronic key plus mechanical key with you and keep them in a safe place so that they are always handy. Never leave the electronic key in the vehicle. Notes: The KEYLESS-GO-function also permits closing of windows and sliding/pop-up roof (convenience feature), see page 44. With the KEYLESS-GO-card in close proximity (approx. 3 ft. [1 m]) of the vehicle, aiming a jet of water at a door handle (e.g. when washing the vehicle) or cleaning snow from a door could lock or unlock the vehicle inadvertently. To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the trunk lid will open automatically if a KEYLESS-GO-card is recognized in the area of the rear shelf or inside the trunk. Central locking system Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 37 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index