2009 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 198

Controls in detail Useful features Operation of integrated remote control X X Programming tips If you are having difficulty programming the integrated remote control, here are some helpful tips: RCheck Switch on the ignition. Select and press the appropriate integrated signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4) to activate the remote controlled device. The integrated remote control transmitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed - up to 20 seconds. batteries are in the hand-held remote control before beginning the procedure. RStraighten the frequency of hand-held remote control 5 (typically located on the reverse side of the remote). The integrated remote control is compatible with radio-frequency devices operating between 280-390 MHz. trol 5. This will increase the likelihood of the hand-held remote control sending a faster and more accurate signal to the integrated remote control. the antenna wire from the garage door opener assembly. This may help improve transmitting and/or receiving signals. RPut a new battery in hand-held remote con- Erasing the integrated remote control memory X X Switch on the ignition. Simultaneously press and hold outer signal transmitter buttons 2 and 4, for approximately 20 seconds, until indicator lamp 1 flashes rapidly. Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds. The codes of all three channels are erased. RWhile i If you sell your vehicle, erase the codes of all three channels. performing step 3, hold hand-held remote control 5 at different lengths and angles from the signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4) you are programming. Attempt varying angles at the distance of 2 to 12 inches (5 to 30 cm) away or the same angle at varying distances. able for the same device, try the programming steps again using that other handheld remote control. Make sure new i Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integrated remote control. If you should experience further difficulties with programming the integrated remote control, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RIf another hand-held remote control is avail- 196