Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Doors User Manual
Doors
Unlocking/opening the doors from the inside
- To unlock and open a front door: pull door handle 1.
- To unlock a rear door: pull the rear door handle.
- To open a rear door: pull the rear door handle again.
Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
- To unlock: press button 1
- To lock: press button 2.
The red indicator lamp on button 2 will light up once the vehicle is locked.
The buttons are also on the front passenger and rear doors.
This does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap. Plug-in hybrid: the socket flap is also locked and unlocked. The socket flap can be opened even if a key is detected in the car.
The vehicle will not be unlocked:
- If you have locked the vehicle using the key R if you have locked the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO
Recessed door handles extend or retract
The door handles extend automatically:
- when you unlock the vehicle with the key
- when you touch the outer sensor surface of the door handle (when the vehicle is unlocked)
The door handles retract automatically:
- when you lock the vehicle with the key
- when pulling away
- after waiting for a time
- Extend the door handle: Touch the outer 1 sensor surface.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with KEYLESS-GO
Requirements
- The key is outside the vehicle.
- The distance between the key and the vehicle does not exceed 3 ft (1 m).
- The driver’s door and the door on which the door handle is used are closed.
The door handles will extend automatically:
- When a vehicle key is detected (the vehicle is then not yet unlocked)
- When you unlock the vehicle with the key
- When you touch the outer sensor surface of the door handle to unlock it
The door handles will retract automatically:
- When you lock the vehicle with the key
- When you touch the recessed sensor surface of the door handle to lock it
- After comfort locking (/ page 102)
- When you pull away
- After a waiting period
NOTE
Damage to the vehicle caused by unintentionally opening the trunk lid or a door
- When using an automatic car wash
- When using a high-pressure cleaner
- Deactivate the function of the SmartKey in these situations.
or
- Make sure that the SmartKey is at a minimum distance of 10 ft (3 m) (power washer) or 20 ft (6 m) (automatic car wash) away from the vehicle.
Observe the notes:
- On washing the vehicle in a car wash (/ page 410)
- On using a high-pressure cleaner (/ page 412)
- Unlocking the vehicle: with the door handle extended, touch the inside surface of door handle 1.
If the door handle is not extended, e.g. after a waiting period:
- Touch sensor surface 2 to unlock.
- To lock the vehicle: touch recessed sensor surface 3.
- Convenience closing: touch recessed sensor surface 3 for an extended period.
- Further information on convenience closing (/ page 102).
Problems with KEYLESS-GO, troubleshooting
You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO Possible causes:
The function of SmartKey has been deactivated.
- The SmartKey battery is weak or discharged.
- Activate the function of the SmartKey (/ page 84).
- Check the battery using the indicator lamp (/ page 82).
- Replace the SmartKey battery, if necessary (/ page 85).
- Use the replacement SmartKey.
- Use the emergency key to lock or unlock (/ page 91).
- Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop
There is interference from a powerful radio signal source
Possible causes if the function of KEYLESS-GO is impaired:
- High voltage power lines
- Mobile phones
- Electronic devices (notebooks, tablets)
- Shielding due to metal objects or induction loops for electrical gate systems or automatic barriers
- Make sure that there is sufficient distance between the SmartKey and the potential source of interference.
- Activating or deactivating the automatic locking feature
Multimedia system:
4© 5 Settings 5 Vehicle 5 Open/Close
The vehicle is locked automatically when the vehicle is switched on and the wheels are turning faster than walking pace.
- Activate or deactivate the Automatic Door Lock.
In the following situations, there is a danger of being locked out when the function is activated:
- The vehicle is being towed or pushed.
- If the vehicle is being tested on a roller dynamometer.
Power Closing Function
WARNING
Risk of becoming trapped when the doors close automatically, Body parts or objects can become trapped, causing injuries.
- Ensure that no body parts or objects are in the closing area.
- Automatic closing of the doors can be canceled by pulling the outer or inner door handle.
If you push the door into the lock to the first detent position, the power closing function will automatically pull the door into the lock. Automatic closing of the doors may be triggered if the vehicle is locked from the outside, or during pulling away.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the mechanical key
Unlocking a left-hand vehicle door with the mechanical key, If you unlock and open the driver’s door with the mechanical key, this triggers the burglar alarm system. If you unlock the driver’s door with the mechanical key, the trunk lid will not be unlocked.
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO
- Remove the mechanical key (/ page 84).
- Pull and hold the door handle.
- Insert the mechanical key into the lock cylinder.
- Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise to position 1.
- Turn the mechanical key back to its starting position.
- Remove the mechanical key and release the door handle.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
- Remove the mechanical key (/ page 84).
- Insert a flat, non-metallic object behind door handle 1 from above and pry it slightly out-ward.
- Reach behind door handle 1 from below, pull it outward to the pressure point and hold it there.
If the door handle is extended:
- Pull door handle 1 outward to the pressure point and hold it there.
- Insert the mechanical key into the lock cylinder.
- Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise to position 1.
- Forcefully pull door handle 1 outward past the pressure point.
- Turn the mechanical key back to its starting position.
- Remove the mechanical key and release the door handle.
Locking the doors
- Insert a suitable object, e.g. the mechanical key, into opening 1 on the door lock.
- To lock the left-hand side of the vehicle: turn the mechanical key clockwise as far as it will go.
- To lock the right-hand side of the vehicle: turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise as far as it will go.
If the locked door is then closed, it can no longer be opened from the outside.
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Reference Links
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