2010 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 182

180 Useful features G Warning! Programming the integrated remote control X X Before programming the integrated remote control to a garage door opener or gate operator, make sure people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent potential harm or damage. When programming a garage door opener, the door moves up or down. When programming a gate operator, the gate opens or closes. Do not use the integrated remote control with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door that cannot detect an object - signaling the door to stop and reverse - does not meet current U.S. federal safety standards. When programming a garage door opener, park vehicle outside the garage. Do not run the engine while programming the integrated remote control. Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. Step 1: Switch on the ignition. Step 2: If you have previously programmed a signal transmitter button and wish to retain its programming, proceed to step 3. Controls in detail or X If you are programming the integrated remote control for the first time, press and hold the two outer signal transmitter buttons ; and ? and release them when indicator lamp : begins to flash after approximately 20 seconds. Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 seconds. This procedure erases any previous settings for all three channels and initializes the memory. If you later wish to program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two signal transmitter buttons, do not repeat this step and begin directly with step 3. X Step 3: Hold the end of hand-held remote control A of the device you wish to train approximately 2 to 12 in (5 to 30 cm) away from the signal transmitter button (;, = or ?) to be programmed, while keeping indicator lamp : in view. X Step 4: Using both hands, simultaneously press hand-held remote control button B and the desired signal transmitter button (;, = or ?). Do not release the buttons until step 5 is completed. Indicator lamp : will flash, first slowly and then rapidly. Interior rear view mirror with integrated remote control Hand-held remote control A is not part of the vehicle equipment. i Indicator lamp : flashes immediately the first time the signal transmitter button is programmed. If this button has already been programmed, the indicator lamp will start flashing after 20 seconds. X Step 5: After indicator lamp : changes from a slow to a rapidly flashing light,