64 12 ... Initializing Telestart hand transmitter (T93) (from build date 03/2007)

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NOTE: The Telestart hand transmitter must be initialized when hand transmitter is replaced or car access system control unit is replaced. The independent heating is switched on under an outside temperature of approx. 15 °C with the hand 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.

To initialize a new hand transmitter, perform the following operations from inside the vehicle:

Close all doors on vehicle (vehicle must be unlocked!)
Within 5 seconds: Turn ignition lock from terminal "0" to terminal "R" and then back to terminal "0" (by inserting and removing key, insertion duration: 1 to 5 secs.)
Within 5 seconds: Simultaneously press both buttons (1, 2) on hand transmitter until LED (3) lights up orange.
Release both buttons. Briefly press ON button (1) three times within 10 seconds; LED (3) flashes orange as confirmation.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmitter Functions

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NOTE: The vehicle's central locking closes and opens automatically on successful initialization. The initialization process must be repeated if there is no checkback signal from the central locking system.