GF80.61-P-0005FG Keyless Go, function 20.10.

2017

Model 213

KEYLESS-GO start (except code 889

(KEYLESS-GO))

A1 Instrument cluster
A2/18 FM, AM, CL, DAB and
KEYLESS-GO antenna
amplifier
A2/32 Rear window antenna
A2/35 Trunk KEYLESS GO antenna
A2/60 Center console KEYLESS-GO
antenna
A8/1 Transmitter key
B37/1 Pedal angle sensor (model
213.016/050/053/153/216)
B53/1 Coupling pedal sensor
(transmission 716)
N3/9 CDI control unit (diesel engine)
N3/10 ME-SFI [ME] control unit
(gasoline engine)
N30/4 Electronic Stability Program
control unit
N69/5 KEYLESS-GO control unit
N73 Electronic ignition switch control
unit
N127 Drivetrain control unit
S2/3 KEYLESS GO start/stop button
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S9/1 Brake light switch (except
model
213.016/050/053/153/216)
Y3/8n4 Fully integrated transmission
control unit (transmission 725)
CAN B Interior CAN
CAN C Engine CAN
CAN C1 Drive train CAN
CAN HMI User interface CAN
Flex E Chassis FlexRay

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KEYLESS-GO (with CODE 889 (KEYLESS-GO))

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A1 Instrument cluster H2 Left fanfare horn
A2/18 FM, AM, CL, DAB and KEYLESS-GO antenna H2/1 Right fanfare horn
amplifier
A2/32 Rear window antenna M14/10 Tank cap central locking actuator
A2/35 Trunk KEYLESS GO antenna N3/9 CDI control unit (diesel engine)
A2/39 Left rear door KEYLESS GO antenna N3/10 ME-SFI [ME] control unit (gasoline engine)
A2/41 Right rear door KEYLESS GO antenna N10/6 Front SAM control unit
A2/60 Center console KEYLESS-GO antenna N10/8 Rear SAM control unit
A8/1 Transmitter key N30/4 Electronic Stability Program control unit
A17/1 Left front KEYLESS GO door handle N38 Rear switching module (with code 871 (HANDS-FREE
ACCESS))
A17/2 Right front KEYLESS GO door handle N69/1 Left front door control unit
A17/3 Left rear KEYLESS GO door handle N69/2 Right front door control unit
A17/4 Right rear KEYLESS GO door handle N69/3 Left rear door control unit
A26/17 Head unit N69/4 Right rear door control unit
A40/8 Audio/COMAND display N69/5 KEYLESS-GO control unit
A85 Left front door lock N73 Electronic ignition switch control unit
A85m1 Left front door central locking motor N121 Trunk lid control unit (model 213.0/1 with CODE 881
(Remote trunk closing))
A85m4 Left front door additional door lock actuator motor (with N121/1 Liftgate control unit (model 213.2 with code (890)
code (885) Extended theft protection) EASY-PACK liftgate)
A85/1 Right front door lock N127 Drivetrain control unit
A85/1m1 Right front door central locking motor S2/3 KEYLESS GO start/stop button
A85/1m4 Right front door additional door lock actuator motor S9/1 Brake light switch (except model
(with code (885) Extended theft protection) 213.016/050/053/153/216)
A85/3 Left rear door lock S62/26 Trunk lid/liftgate control button (model 213.0/1 with
CODE 881 (Remote trunk closing), model 213.2 with
CODE 890 (EASY-PACK liftgate))
A85/3m1 Left rear door central locking motor S88/8 Trunk lid/liftgate external operation switch
A85/3m4 Left rear door additional door lock actuator motor (with Y3/8n4 Fully integrated transmission control unit (transmission
code (885) Extended theft protection) 725)
A85/4 Right rear door lock CAN A Telematics CAN
A85/4m1 Right rear door central locking motor CAN B Interior CAN
A85/4m4 Right rear door additional door lock actuator motor CAN C Engine CAN
(with code (885) Extended theft protection)
A85/5 Trunk lid/liftgate lock CAN C1 Drive train CAN
A85/5m1 Trunk lid/liftgate lock motor CAN HMI User interface CAN
A87/1 Rear switching module upper sensor (with code 871 Flex E Chassis FlexRay
(HANDS-FREE ACCESS))
A87/2 Rear switching module lower sensor (with code 871 LIN B27 KEYLESS-GO LIN
(HANDS-FREE ACCESS))
B37/1 Pedal angle sensor (model 213.016/050/053/153/216) HSVL High-speed video link
B53/1 Coupling pedal sensor (transmission 716)

KEYLESS-GO, general The KEYLESS-GO system includes the following partial functions:
The KEYLESS-GO comfort functions allows keyless locking/unlocking Function sequence for position finding of transmitter key
of the vehicle (with code 889 (KEYLESS-GO)) as well as starting or Function sequence for locking/unlocking (with code (889)
shutting down the engine. It is sufficient to just carry the transmitter KEYLESS-GO)
key. Function sequence for engine start/stop
The KEYLESS-GO comfort function can be deactivated by a double
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clock on the lock button of the transmitter key. Deactivation is
with code 551 (Anti-theft warning system)
acknowledged by the LED in the transmitter key illuminating for a The anti-theft alarm (ATA [EDW]) behaves in the same way as if the
longer period of time. The KEYLESS-GO comfort function is activated car were unlocked and locked with the transmitter key.
by actuating any transmitter key or by communication between the
transponder in the center console and the transmitter key.
Limp-home function:
If the battery of the transmitter key is discharged or the wireless
connection is interfered, position transmitter key at point marked in the
stowage compartment of the front center console to start the engine.
Operation of the central locking (CL) via the transmitter key
remains possible parallel to the KEYLESS-GO functions.

Function sequence for position finding of transmitter key The following diagram shows components, determined via KEYLESS-
To reliably or securely realize the locking/unlocking (with CODE 889 GO control unit, in which area the transmitter key is located.
(KEYLESS-GO)) and engine start/stop function, it is necessary to
determine the position of and authorize the transmitter key .

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KEYLESS-GO start (except code 889
(KEYLESS-GO)), shown on model 213.0

A2/35 Trunk KEYLESS GO antenna

A2/60 Center console KEYLESS-GO
antenna

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The KEYLESS-GO control unit transmits coded requests to the

transmitter key via the center console KEYLESS-GO antenna and the
KEYLESS-GO trunk antenna. The transmitter key decodes these
requests and transmits coded responses, when it is in area C or D.
The KEYLESS-GO control unit receives responses from the
transmitter key via the rear window antenna and FM, AM, CL, DAB and
KEYLESS-GO antenna, checks them for plausibility and transmits
them via the interior CAN to the electronic ignition lock control unit. If
the evaluation is positive, the electronic ignition lock control unit
authorizes the transmitter key.

KEYLESS-GO (with code (889) KEYLESS-

GO), shown on model 213.0

A2/35 Trunk KEYLESS GO antenna

A2/39 Left rear door KEYLESS GO
antenna
A2/41 Right rear door KEYLESS GO
antenna
A2/60 Center console KEYLESS-GO
antenna

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The position is determined when a capacitive sensor in a KEYLESS- If the vehicle is loaded with unusual material (high volumes of
GO door handle or the trunk lid/liftgate external operation switch is metal) the long wave frequencies emitted by the KEYLESS-GO
actuated. The KEYLESS-GO control unit directly reads in the signals antennas for the KEYLESS-GO control unit are reflected or absorbed
from the capacitive sensors. to a high degree, which can lead to erroneous detection. The
The rear SAM control unit reads in the status of the trunk lid/liftgate maximum overlap between the detected inside and outside area
external operation switch directly and sends this via interior CAN to the (measured at the side window) is approx. 10 cm depending on the
KEYLESS-GO control unit. Then the KEYLESS-GO control unit vehicle contour. This means, the transmitter key is definitely located
transmits coded requests to the transmitter key via the KEYLESS-GO inside or outside the vehicle above 10 cm.
antennas. The transmitter key decodes these requests and transmits At less than 10 cm (gray zone), the transmitter key position
coded requests correspondingly when it is located in area A, B, C or D. detection may be faulty.
The KEYLESS-GO control unit receives responses from the
transmitter key via the rear window antenna and FM, AM, CL, DAB and
KEYLESS-GO antenna, checks them for plausibility and transmits
them via the interior CAN to the electronic ignition lock control unit.
If the evaluation is positive, the electronic ignition lock control unit
authorizes the transmitter key (vehicle is locked or unlocked).

Additional function requirements for locking/unlocking (with code Trunk lid/liftgate external operation switch (open only)
(889) KEYLESS-GO) Rear switching module (with CODE 871 (HANDS-FREE
Transmitter key outside the vehicle (maximum of approx. 1 m ACCESS)) (opening/closing)
distance to a control) To lock:
Circuit 15C OFF (when locking, circuit 15R is permissible) Trunk lid/liftgate control button (model 213.0/1 with CODE 881

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 The electronic ignition lock control unit sends the circuit 15 status (Remote trunk closing), model 213.2 with CODE 890 (EASY-
over the interior CAN to the KEYLESS-GO control unit. PACK liftgate))
Function sequence for locking/unlocking (with code (889) The sensor units in the KEYLESS-GO door handles are switched
KEYLESS-GO) off when circuit 15 is switched on. Activation takes place when circuit
The locking/unlocking function allows the vehicle to be opened and 15 is switched off and a door is opened.
closed via the CL. The locking/unlocking function comprises the following subfunctions:
The following control elements are available: Function sequence for preadjustment of unlocking mode
To lock and unlock: Function sequence for locking/unlocking one vehicle door
Left front KEYLESS GO door handle Function sequence for acoustic locking feedback
Right front KEYLESS GO door handle Function sequence for optical locking feedback
Left rear KEYLESS GO door handle Function sequence for unlocking and opening trunk lid or
Right rear KEYLESS GO door handle liftgate
To open/close the trunk lid or the liftgate: Function sequence for closing trunk lid or liftgate and locking
vehicle

Function sequence for preadjustment of unlocking mode Selective unlock (only possible at the driver door):
Basically the following types of unlocking are differentiated: By reaching into the left front KEYLESS-GO door handle or by
Globally unlocking: pulling on the left front KEYLESS-GO door handle, only the driver
The entire vehicle can be unlocked by reaching into or pulling a door is unlocked and the opening request for the fuel filler flap is
KEYLESS-GO door handle. enabled.
Operating the trunk lid/liftgate external operation switch only
unlocks the trunk lid or the liftgate. If, during selective unlocking, the
KEYLESS-GO door handle on the driver door or rear door is actuated,
global unlocking is performed.
Simultaneously pressing the lock/unlock buttons on the transmitter key
for 5 s switches the system between two types of unlocking. The LED
on the transmitter key comes on twice to confirm this change.

Function sequence for locking/unlocking one vehicle door Front SAM control unit (for locking feedback)
Unlocking possibilities: Rear SAM control unit
Reaching any KEYLESS-GO door handle Left front door control unit
Pulling any KEYLESS-GO door handle Right front door control unit
Option for opening trunk lid or liftgate: Left rear door control unit
Operate the trunk lid/liftgate external operation switch Right rear door control unit
"Kicking movement" beneath rear bumper (Rear switching module The left front door control unit unlocks the left front door lock via the left
(with code (871) HANDS-FREE ACCESS)) front doors central locking motor. The right front door control unit
Locking possibilities: unlocks the right front door lock via the right front door central locking
Touching outside of KEYLESS-GO door handle or motor.
Actuating sensor on KEYLESS-GO door handle The left rear door control unit unlocks the left rear door lock via the left
Example globally unlocking at left front door: rear door central locking motor. The right rear door control unit unlocks
When you reach into the left front KEYLESS-GO door handle, the the right rear door lock via the right rear door central locking motor.
capacitive sensor (recessed sensor area) in the door handle Opening of the trunk lid or the liftgate via the trunk lid/liftgate external
recognizes this. The KEYLESS-GO control unit reads in the signal operation switch is enabled accordingly by the rear SAM control unit.
from the capacitive sensor and transmits a wake-up signal to the The rear SAM control unit enables the opening request from the tank
transmitter key via the left rear door KEYLESS-GO antenna. cap central locking actuator.
The transmitter key transmits it access authorization code and its On vehicles with code (885) Extended theft protection, the following
position via rear window antenna, FM, AM, CL, DAB and KEYLESS- components are actuated additionally:
GO antenna amplifier to the KEYLESS-GO control unit. Left front door additional door lock actuator motor in left front door
The KEYLESS-GO control transmits this data to the electronic ignition lock
lock control unit via the interior CAN. The electronic ignition switch Right front door additional door lock actuator motor in right front
control unit checks the access authorization of the transmitter key. door lock
If it is defined as valid, the electronic ignition lock control unit transmits Left rear door additional door lock actuator motor in left rear door
the request "Open CL" via the interior CAN to the following control lock
units: Right rear door additional door lock actuator motor in right rear door
lock
The vehicle cannot be locked if a door is open.

Function sequence for acoustic locking feedback The horns actuated once during locking.
The acoustic closing feedback function can be activated and There is no signal for unlocking. If, when locking, a door, the trunk
deactivated over the control level in the head unit. The head unit lid or the liftgate or the tank cap is open, an acoustic closing feedback
generates the corresponding image data, transmits a switch-on is not output.
request via the telematic CAN to the audio/COMAND display and
transfers the image data via the HSVL line to the audio/COMAND
display. Then the head unit sends the status of the acoustic locking
feedback function via user interface CAN, electronic ignition lock
control unit and interior CAN to the front SAM control unit.
When the acoustic locking feedback function is activated, the front
SAM control unit momentarily actuates the left horn and the right horn
via the horn relay after successful locking. For this purpose the
electronic ignition lock control unit sends the "Lock" request via interior
CAN to the front SAM control unit.

Function sequence for optical locking feedback One flashing cycle is output when unlocking. Three flashing cycles are
After the CL is locked or unlocked successfully, a visual feedback is output when locking.
output via the turn signals. If a door is still open when locking, there is no visual feedback.
The electronic ignition lock control unit transmits the request "Lock" or
"Unlock" to the front SAM control unit via the interior CAN. The front
SAM control unit then actuates the hazard warning flasher function by
outputting the flasher frequency via the interior CAN. All turn signals
are actuated synchronously on the vehicle.

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Additional function requirements for unlocking and opening trunk Operating the trunk lid/liftgate external operation switch unlocks and
lid or liftgate opens the trunk lid or the liftgate. The rear SAM control unit reads in
Vehicle (trunk lid or liftgate) locked the status of the trunk lid/liftgate external operation switch directly and
Function sequence for unlocking and opening trunk lid or liftgate sends this via interior CAN to the KEYLESS-GO control unit.
Trunk lid/liftgate external operation switch: With CODE 871 (HANDS-FREE ACCESS):
The function is actuated by foot motion ("kicking motion") in the rear of
the rear switching module below the bumper. The rear switching
module directly reads in the signals from rear switching module
sensors, evaluates them and transmits the corresponding request to
the KEYLESS-GO control unit via the KEYLESS-GO LIN.
In both cases the KEYLESS-GO control unit then actuates the trunk
KEYLESS-GO antenna, which transmits a wakeup signal to the
transmitter key. The transmitter key transmits it access authorization
code and its position via rear window antenna, FM, AM, CL, DAB and
KEYLESS-GO antenna amplifier to the KEYLESS-GO control unit. The
KEYLESS-GO control unit transmits the access authorization code via
the interior CAN to the electronic ignition lock control unit. If the access
authorization is valid, the electronic ignition switch control unit sends
request "Open trunk lid" to the rear SAM control unit via interior CAN.
The rear SAM control unit then actuates the trunk lid/liftgate lock motor
in the trunk lid/liftgate lock to unlock the trunk lid or the liftgate.

Additional function requirement for closing trunk lid or liftgate The rear SAM control unit reads in the status of the trunk lid/liftgate
and locking vehicle control button directly and transmits it via interior CAN to the trunk lid
Driver door closed control unit or the liftgate control unit, which initiates closing of the
Function sequence for closing trunk lid or liftgate and locking trunk lid or the liftgate.
vehicle With CODE 871 (HANDS-FREE ACCESS):
Trunk lid/liftgate control button (model 213.0/1 with CODE 881 The function is actuated by foot motion ("kicking motion") in the rear of
(Remote trunk closing), model 213.2 with CODE 890 (EASY-PACK the rear switching module below the bumper. The rear switching
liftgate)): module directly reads in the signals from rear switching module
sensors, evaluates them and transmits the corresponding request to
the KEYLESS-GO control unit via the KEYLESS-GO LIN.

Additional function prerequisites for Engine Start/Stop Function sequence for interrogation of transmitter key
The transmitter key is located in the vehicle interior Function sequence for starting engine
Function sequence for engine start/stop Function sequence for display of fault messages
The function engine start/stop enables to engine to be started and Function sequence for circuit switching
switched off via the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. Function sequence for shutting off engine
The partial function start/stop engine comprises the following partial
functions:

Function sequence for interrogation of transmitter key While driving (above 0 km/h), if a door, the trunk lid or liftgate are
The KEYLESS-GO control unit starts the check for an authorized not closed.
transmitter key under the following conditions: If the vehicle stops and no door is opened, no new interrogation takes
When the final door is closed place as well.
If, to start the engine, no valid transmitter key is recognized in the
vehicle interior after checking, the instrument cluster outputs the
message "Key not recognized" in white lettering. If a transmitter key is
not recognized in the vehicle interior when starting the vehicle, the
message "Key not recognized" appears in red lettering in the
instrument cluster. In this case it is possible to switch off the engine,
however, it cannot be started. The message remains until it is
acknowledged by the driver by changing the door status or with circuit
50 Off.

Additional function requirements for starting engine Function sequence for starting engine
Transmission in position "P" or "N" (transmission 725) The engine is started when the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button is
Foot brake actuated (transmission 725) pressed.
Clutch operated (transmission 716) The electronic ignition lock control unit directly reads in this request
Model 213 with transmission 725 and transmits the status "Start/stop button pressed" via the interior
The fully integrated transmission control unit sends the transmission CAN to the KEYLESS-GO control unit.
selector lever position to the electronic ignition lock control unit via The KEYLESS-GO control unit evaluates this and transmits wake-up
drive train CAN, the powertrain control unit and the chassis FlexRay. and location-finding signals to the transmitter key via the center
The Electronic Stability Program control unit transmits the status of the console KEYLESS-GO antenna. The transmitter key transmits it drive
brake light switch (except model 213.016/050/053/153/216) or the authorization code and its position via rear window antenna, FM, AM,
signal of the pedal angle sensor (model 213.016/050/053/153/216) to CL, DAB and KEYLESS-GO antenna amplifier to the KEYLESS-GO
the electronic ignition lock control unit via the suspension FlexRay. control unit. The KEYLESS-GO control transmits this data to the
electronic ignition lock control unit via the interior CAN.
Model 213 with transmission 716
The electronic ignition switch control unit checks the drive
The CDI control unit or ME-SFI control unit transmits the signal from
authorization code of the transmitter key. If this is defined as valid, the
the coupling pedal sensor via drive CAN, drivetrain control unit and
electronic ignition lock control unit sends the status circuit 50 On via
chassis to the electronic ignition lock control unit.. the chassis FlexRay, the drive train control unit and engine CAN to the
CDI control unit or the ME-SFI [ME] control unit.

Function sequence for display of fault messages If the search for a key for drive authorization is unsuccessful, the
The KEYLESS-GO control unit transmits the request to output an error instrument cluster displays the message "Key not recognized" in
message via the interior CAN, electronic ignition lock control unit and white text.
user interface CAN to the instrument cluster.. If no transmitter key is recognized in the vehicle interior after
The following situations lead to the output of fault messages: actuating the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the instrument
cluster outputs the message "Key not recognized" in while lettering.
The start attempt is not started. The status of the circuit remains
unchanged.

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 If no transmitter key is recognized in the vehicle interior when the
vehicle starts off (above 0 km/h), the instrument cluster displays the
message "Key not recognized" in red text.

Function sequence for circuit switching

If the foot brake is not depressed when the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button is actuated, only circuit 15R is switched on. Repeated actuation
of the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button activates circuit 15. Actuating
again, switches off circuit 15R and circuit 15. When the driver door is
closed, circuit 15C remains switched on for 30 min.

Function sequence for shutting off engine Speed below 3 km/h: The engine is switched off immediately.
When the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button is pressed when the engine Speed above 3 km/h: The engine is shut off only after pressing the
is running, the engine is requested to shut down. The electronic KEYLESS-GO start/stop button for a longer period of time (above
ignition lock control unit detects when the KEYLESS-GO start/stop 3 s).
button is pressed and transmits the status "Start/stop button pressed" The vehicle speed is sent by the instrument cluster via user interface
to the KEYLESS-GO control unit via the interior CAN. The KEYLESS- CAN, the electronic ignition lock control unit and interior CAN to the
GO control unit evaluates this and transmits the request "Shut off KEYLESS-GO control unit.
engine" via the interior CAN, electronic ignition lock control unit and
chassis Flex-Ray, drive train control unit and engine CAN to the CDI
control unit and ME-SFI control unit.
The CDI control unit or ME-SFI control unit then shuts off the engine
depending on the vehicle speed.
Switching off engine depending on vehicle speed:

Electrical function diagram for Keyless Go Model 213 with code 889 (KEYLESS-GO) PE80.61-P-2050-97DBA
Function schematic for electric KEYLESS-GO Model 213 except code 889 (KEYLESS-GO) PE80.61-P-2052-97DBA
engine start/stop
Overview of system components for theft GF80.00-P-9999FG
protection and locking

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