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Central locking control with remote control key, function - GF80.20-P-2002A

MODEL 202 as of 1.6.97, 208, 210.081 /281, 210 (except 210.081 /281) as of 1.3.97 

Fig 1: Identifying Central Locking Control With Remote Control Key Components
G04635657Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked with the remote control key  . There are two modes for the unlocking  function: "Global unlocking" and "selective unlocking". In the "global unlocking" mode all doors, the tank flap and the trunk lid or tailgate are unlocked. In the "selective unlocking" mode only the driver's door and tank flap are unlocked. The anti-theft alarm (ATA)  is deactivated in both modes. The vehicle can be unlocked by pressing the "unlock" button on the remote control key. The mode can be set on the remote control key.

The "selective unlocking" mode is set at the factory.

Successful execution of this function is indicated by the turn signals  flashing once.

If the "unlock" button on the remote control key is pressed again following "selective unlocking" the vehicle is unlocked "globally".

The locking  function can be started by pressing the "lock" button on the remote control key. All of the locking points are locked and the ATA is activated. Successful execution of this function is indicated by the turn signal lamps  flashing three times.

REFER TO BASIC KNOWLEDGE Unlocking with remote control key   GF80.20-P-3006A 
REFER TO BASIC KNOWLEDGE Locking with remote control key   GF80.20-P-3005A 
REFER TO BASIC KNOWLEDGE Activating anti-theft alarm (ATA) up to 5/98 GF80.50-P-2002C 
    as of 6/98 GF80.50-P-2002J 
REFER TO BASIC KNOWLEDGE Deactivating anti-theft alarm (ATA) up to 5/98 GF80.50-P-2003B 
    as of 6/98 GF80.50-P-2003J 
REFER TO BASIC KNOWLEDGE Remote control key, purpose/design/function   GF80.57-P-4101A