2011 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 76
2011 Mercedes CL-Class Manual
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74 SmartKey Important information about using KEYLESS-GO RYou can use the KEYLESS-GO key as a conventional SmartKey. RYou can combine KEYLESS-GO functions with those of a conventional SmartKey, e.g. you can open the vehicle with KEYLESS-GO and close it with the & button. RAlways carry your KEYLESS-GO key on your person. RNever store the KEYLESS-GO key together with: - electronic devices, such as a mobile phone or other SmartKey - metal objects, such as coins or metal foil Doing so may impair the function of KEYLESS-GO. RTo open or close the vehicle, the KEYLESSGO key should not be more than 3 ft (1 m) from the door or trunk. RIf the vehicle is parked for more than 72 hours, the KEYLESS-GO function is deactivated. Pull an outer door handle and switch on the ignition to reactivate the KEYLESS-GO function. RIf the KEYLESS-GO key is removed from the vehicle, the system may not be able to recognize the SmartKey anymore. The vehicle can then no longer be locked or started with KEYLESS-GO. RIf the KEYLESS-GO key has been removed from the vehicle, e.g. when another vehicle occupant with a KEYLESS-GO key leaves the vehicle: - when the Start/Stop button is pressed, or when trying to lock the vehicle using the locking button on the outside door handle, the Key Not Detected message appears in the multifunction display. - when the engine is running, the red Key Not Detected message appears in the multifunction display as you pull away. Look for the KEYLESS-GO key and place it somewhere else in the vehicle. Place the KEYLESS-GO key on the front- Opening and closing passenger seat, for example, or in your shirt pocket. RIf you have switched on the engine with the Start/Stop button, you can switch it off again by: - pressing the Start/Stop button - inserting the KEYLESS-GO key into the ignition lock while the vehicle is at a standstill and the automatic transmission is in park position P. RYou may inadvertently unlock the vehicle if the KEYLESS-GO key is less than 3 ft (1 m) from the vehicle and: - an exterior door handle is hit by a jet of water, or you clean an exterior door handle note that any vehicle occupant can start the engine when there is a KEYLESSGO key in the vehicle. Scenario 1: There is a KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle and a second one outside the vehicle. If you leave the KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle when you leave and lock the vehicle, no message appears in the multifunction display. Scenario 2: There is a KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle, but none outside the vehicle. If you get out of the vehicle and attempt to lock it, the Key Detected In Vehicle message appears in the multifunction display. The vehicle is not then locked. When starting the engine and whilst driving, KEYLESS-GO also checks whether a valid SmartKey is in the vehicle by periodically establishing radio contact. RPlease