Changing the settings of the lockingsystem
You can change the setting of the locking system in such a way that only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This is useful if you frequently travel on your own.
► To change the setting: press and hold
down the 
buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice.
If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the
vehicle, pressing the 
button
locks or unlocks the vehicle.
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
► To unlock the driver's door: press the
button once.
► To unlock centrally: press the
button twice.
► To lock centrally: press the
button.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as follows:
► To unlock the driver's door: touch the
inner surface of the door handle on the
driver's door
► To unlock centrally: touch the inner
surface of the door handle on the frontpassenger
door or the rear door.
► To lock centrally: press the locking
button
on one of the door handles.
See also:
Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the
windshield or to defrost the inside of the
windshield and the side windows.
You should only select the defrosting
function until the windshield is clea ...
The Inside
There are some nice, high-grade materials in the R-Class' cabin, but it's
showing its age and would have benefited from an update like the exterior
received.
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The front seat belts and the outer seat belts
in the rear are equipped with ETDs and seat
belt force limiters.
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