Mercedes Benz 2009 M-Class User Manual

The “Getting started” section provides an 
overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-
tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners 
should pay special attention to the infor-
mation given here.

If you are already familiar with the basic 
functions described here, the “Controls in 
detail” section will provide you with further 
information. The corresponding page 
references are located at the end of each 
segment.

1 ‹ Lock button
2 Š Unlock button* for tailgate
3 Œ Unlock button
4 Â Panic button (

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page 95)

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Press unlock button

Œ on the 

SmartKey.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The 
vehicle unlocks. The locking knobs in 
the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm 
system is disarmed. The locator light-
ing comes on if the feature is enabled 
in the control system (

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page 172).

왘

Enter the vehicle and insert the 
SmartKey in the starter switch.

For more information, see “Locking and 
unlocking” (

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page 108).

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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the 

SmartKey from the starter switch, take it 

with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave 

children unattended in the vehicle, or with 

access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper-

vised use of vehicle equipment may cause 

an accident and/or serious personal injury.