Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 65

 

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Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 65

 

 

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Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Seats

Memory function*

Lighting

Instrument cluster

Automatic transmission

Transmission control – LOW RANGE mode

Good visibility

Automatic climate control

Power windows

Sliding/pop-up roof*

Driving systems

Loading

Useful features

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Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

In the “Controls in detail” section you will 
find detailed information on how to ope- 
rate the equipment installed in your vehi-
cle. If you are already familiar with the ba-
sic functions of your vehicle, this section 
will be of particular interest to you.

To quickly familiarize yourself with the ba-
sic functions of the vehicle, refer to the 
“Getting started” section of this manual. 
The corresponding page numbers are 
given at the beginning of each segment.

Locking and unlocking

Remote control with folding key

Your vehicle comes supplied with two 
remote controls with folding key.

The remote control provides an extended 
operating range. To prevent theft, 
however, it is advisable to only unlock the 
vehicle when you are in close proximity to 
it.

The key centrally locks and unlocks:

the doors

the liftgate

the fuel filler flap

1 Â Panic button (

page 75)

2 Œ Unlock button
3 ‹ Lock button
4 Release button for key
5 Š Unlock button for liftgate

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If the key is inserted in the steering 
lock, the vehicle cannot be locked or 
unlocked with the remote control.

!

To prevent possible malfunction, avoid 
exposing the remote control to high 
levels of electromagnetic radiation.

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Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Unlocking

Unlocking the driver’s door and fuel 

filler flap

Press button

Œ once.

All turn signal lamps flash once to indi-
cate that the driver’s door and the fuel 
filler flap are unlocked.

Global unlocking

Press button

Œ twice.

All turn signal lamps flash once to indi-
cate that all doors, fuel filler flap and 
liftgate are unlocked.

Unlocking the liftgate

Press button

Š.

Only the liftgate unlocks.

Locking

Press button

‹ once.

All turn signal lamps flash three times 
to indicate that all doors, the liftgate 
and the fuel filler flap are locked.

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Unlocking the vehicle with the remote 
control deactivates the anti-theft 
alarm.

The vehicle will lock again automatical-
ly and reactivate the anti-theft system 
within approximately 40 seconds of un-
locking if neither door nor liftgate is 
opened.

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Locking the vehicle with the remote 
control activates the anti-theft alarm.

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If the turn signal lamps do not flash 
three times, one of the following ele-
ments may not be properly closed:

a door

the liftgate

the hood

Close the respective element and lock 
the vehicle again.

Warning!

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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the 
key from the steering lock, and lock your ve-
hicle. Do not leave children unattended in 
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked 
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip-
ment may cause an accident and / or seri-
ous personal injury.

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Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Loss of remote control with folding key

If you lose a remote control or the folding 
key, you should do the following:

Have the remote control deactivated 
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light 
Truck Center.

Report the loss of the remote control or 
the folding key immediately to your car 
insurance company.

If necessary have the mechanical lock 
replaced.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light 
Truck Center will be glad to supply you 
with a replacement.

Opening the doors from the inside

You can open a locked door from the in-
side. Open door only when conditions are 
safe to do so.

1 Locking knob
2 Inside door handle

Pull on door handle 2.

If a door was locked, locking knob 1 
will move up.

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If you can no longer lock or unlock the 
vehicle with the remote control, then 
the batteries in the remote control are 
discharged, the remote control is mal-
functioning or the vehicle battery is 
drained.

Check the batteries in the remote 
control and replace them if neces-
sary (

page 262).

Use the folding key to unlock or 
lock the doors and the liftgate.

Check the vehicle battery 
(

page 278).

Synchronize the remote control 
(

page 263).

If the remote control is malfunctioning, 
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Light Truck Center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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