do the doors lock automatically in w202's?

[deian]

Hi all,

Just a quick question, are the W202's one of these cars where the doors lock as soon as you drive away (maybe at a certain speed)?

I've always liked the idea, especially now that I have a 15 month old who can reach the door handle in my wife's VW, sure we can lock it there, bit two pulls on the handle and the door opens.

Would it be difficult to implement this feature to an existing w202 if the feature isn't there, or would there be some kind of CAN issue?

Thanks all.
Deian

 

[Deleted member 55947]

Working from memory you go through a sequence with the buttons on the key fob to select which option you want but the manual does tell all.

 

[R120]

Yes is the answer . . .

Central locking switch

1. Locking 2. Unlocking

The central locking switch is located in the center console. The doors can only be locked with the central locking switch, if the front doors are closed. If the car was previously locked with the remote control or key, the doors and trunk cannot be unlocked with the central locking switch. If the car was previously locked with the central locking switch, while in the selective remote control mode, only the door opened from the inside is unlocked. If the car was previously locked with the central locking switch, while in the global remote control mode, the complete vehicle is unlocked when a front door is opened from the inside.

Automatic Central Locking The central locking switch also operates the automatic central locking. To activate: With electronic key in steering lock position 2 hold upper portion of switch (1) for a minimum of 5 seconds. To deactivate: With electronic key in steering lock position 2 hold lower portion of switch (2) for a minimum of 5 seconds. With the automatic central locking system activated, the doors and trunk are locked at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Notes: If doors are unlocked with the central locking switch after activating the automatic central locking, and neither door is opened, then the doors remain unlocked even at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. Opening a door from the inside at speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or less with the automatic central locking activated, the door will again be automatically locked at speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.

Emergency Unlocking in Case of Accident The doors unlock automatically a short time after an accident (this is intended to aid rescue and exit). However, the electronic key must still be in the steering lock.

 

[R120]

And if you want to program key to open drivers door only with one blip, all doors with 2 blips . . .

Locking and Unlocking

Unlocking: Press transmit button . All turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked. The remote control can be programmed for two kinds of unlocking methods (see below): Selective unlocking mode. Press transmit button once to unlock driver's door and fuel filler flap. Press transmit button twice to unlock doors, fuel filler flap, and trunk. Global unlocking mode - Press transmit button once to unlock doors, fuel filler flap, and trunk.

Notes: If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will remain locked (see Index). The presently active unlocking mode (selective or global) can only be determined by unlocking the vehicle with the remote control (see below for changing mode). The vehicle is automatically locked again, if within 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote control, neither door or trunk is opened, the electronic key is not inserted in the steering lock, or the central locking switch is not activated.

Locking: Press transmit button once. All turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked . Note: If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing the transmit button, then it may be necessary to change the batteries in the transmitter (if ok, battery check lamp in transmitter will light briefly when transmitting) or to synchronize the system, see Remote Control in Index.

Choosing Global or Selective Mode on Remote Control Press and hold transmit buttons and simultaneously for five seconds to reprogram the remote control. Battery check lamp will blink two times indicating the completed mode change.

 

[alan1304]

Hi Deian,
I have a W202 C180 Esprit and can tell you that the doors automatically lock when you go over 10 mph. This system can be turned off by pressing the button on the dash for three seconds (The one with the picture of a key on it). This button is also used to unlock the doors when you stop to save you reaching over to the other side of the car. By the way.... I have never turned my auto locking system off as I have kids too. Bloody good idea I think.
Hope this helps.

 

[Dieselman]

The locking feature won't stop the interior handle opening the door.

Maybe you should just control your child when in the car.

 

[alan1304]

The locking feature won't stop the interior handle opening the door.

Maybe you should just control your child when in the car.

Good point Dieselman.... but I must say, none of my doors open from inside until the car has come to a stop.

 

[Dieselman]

Good point Dieselman.... but I must say, none of my doors open from inside until the car has come to a stop.

You should be awarded a certificate of merit for teaching your children to not be unruly brats when traveling in the car.

All Mercedes with vacuum locks allow the interior release to operate at all times.

 

[SavMan]

I thought the W202's also had a manual child lock on the rear doors. Don't they have a small black plastic level near the lock mechanism in the door itself?

 

[Dieselman]

Yes.




Alternatively use a proper restraint.

Having said that, would you really let Ricardo in your car anyway...

 

[SavMan]

I found putting them in the boot made the journey far more relaxing

 

[alan1304]

I don't know..... the straight looks quite appealing to me, but do I use it for the kids, or the wife.... HMMM! And yes, there is a manual child lock lever.

 

[deian]

thanks for getting back to me, I had hoped the w202 had this, big thanks to rb120 for his detail, i think i may need that restraining jacket, he's only 15 months, other than distraction little i can do at the moment, shouting never works lol

thanks again.

 

[Benzreg]

Hi Alan 1304, i drive the w203 but i think that at least the w202 should have a manual child lock feature which can be activated on the drivers side door, (child sorted). As for pulling away auto lock try the handbook that came with the car or call merc with your reg number and they'll tell if your w202 came with that feature. Cheers.

 

[deian]

thanks for getting back to me, I had hoped the w202 had this, big thanks to rb120 for his detail, i think i may need that restraining jacket, he's only 15 months, other than distraction little i can do at the moment, shouting never works lol

thanks again.

Sorry I meant R120.