64 12... Initializing Telestart hand-held transmitter (T93) (from version 03/2007 onward)
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NOTE:
The Telestart hand-held transmitter must be initialized after:
The auxiliary heating is switched on under an ambient temperature of approx. 15 °C with the hand-held transmitter and at a preselected switch-on time.
Direct activation is possible at any outside temperature via the "Climate" menu item in the i-Drive, but not in driving mode.
- Hand-held transmitter is replaced
- Car Access System control unit is replaced
The auxiliary heating is switched on under an ambient temperature of approx. 15 °C with the hand-held transmitter and at a preselected switch-on time.
Direct activation is possible at any outside temperature via the "Climate" menu item in the i-Drive, but not in driving mode.
| Item | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1 | ON button |
| 2 | OFF button |
| 3 | Indicator light |
Procedure of initialization
- Close all vehicle doors
- Insert radio-operated key into shaft and immediately remove again, switch d.h. terminal R on and off (max. switched-on period 5 s)
- Within 10 s, simultaneously press the ON button and the OFF button for 3 s.
The indicator light (LED) lights up orange.
- Release both buttons.
- Within 10 s (while the indicator light is lit) operate the ON button briefly three times.
The indicator light flashes orange (approx. 1.5 s long).
- The central locking signals successful initialization of the Telestart transmitter by immediately locking and unlocking.