mods4cars smartTOP STLBMZ1 Owner's manual

OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING
STLBMZ1
Comfort Roof Control Module for
• Mercedes Benz SLK (R171)
• Mercedes Benz CLK (A209)
• Mercedes Benz SL (R230)
For Firmware v3.7x
Further information and manuals for all products can be found on our web site
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We explicitly point out that all functions of this control unit
should be used only while exercising caution and responsibility.
We can NOT be held liable for any damage or injury caused by
installing or using this product.
PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE
USING THIS PRODUCT.
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This module comes with our USB Field
Upgrade and Configuration Port! We
recommend connecting it to a computer
BEFORE YOU INSTALL and using our
support app "m4cconnect" to do a quick
firmware update check. M4cconnect as well
as all other information regarding USB
update and configuration can be found at
www.mods4cars.com/usb. You can even
configure and activate your favorite module
functions and settings on screen before the
module is installed in the car! It is a good
idea to permanently install the USB cable
with the module in the car, leaving the
computer plug in an easily accessible spot
for later use with a Wifi/3G/4G connected
laptop.
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Detailed function description (* = Factory setting)
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Function 1 - Main Switch - Workshop and Diagnostics ( 0=OFF / *1=ON / 2=NO HAZARDS )
The module can quickly and easily be enabled and disabled using this function. It acts like a master switch. When
disabled, the module becomes completely inactive and behaves as if it was not installed.
Setting 0 disables the entire module while keeping all other function settings intact. This allows turning the module off
and back on without the need to reconfigure all of the other user configurable settings.
Setting 2 disables blinking of the hazards during remote operation.
IMPORTANT: In order to avoid problems with diagnostic tools and to avoid confusion or injury by
unexpected top movement, we urge you to ALWAYS DISABLE the module before taking the car to a shop or
lending it to a third person! If problems with the top arise while the module is installed, ALWAYS contact
Mods4Cars first at www.mods4cars.com. NEVER take the car to a dealer without getting support first!
Function 2 - One-Touch top operation ( 0=OFF / *1=ON WU / 2=ON WD / 3=EXT WU / 4=EXT WD )
This function enables one-touch console switch operation, for which the window position after top open as well as an
optional extended convenience mode can be programmed.
Setting 1 is standard one-touch mode with windows up (WU) after top open.
Setting 2 is standard one-touch mode with windows down (WD) after top open.
Settings 3 and 4 (EXTENDED) are the same as 1 and 2 respectively, but it is possible to turn the ignition off and pull
the key out while the top operation continues. It is also possible to get out of the vehicle and lock the doors using the
remote while the top is still closing.
Settings 3 and 4 require extra responsibility and caution to avoid injury by moving top parts to passengers
not expecting the top to continue running after the engine is turned off!
Top operation with the console switch:
• Holding down the switch (>2 sec) in either direction will operate the top in manual mode for as long as the switch is
held.
• Tap open 1x to open the top and bring the windows into the selected position (WU=Windows Up, WD=Windows
Down).
• Tap open 2x to open the top and bring the windows into the opposite position this one time (Down on settings 1 and
3, Up on settings 2 and 4).
• Tap open 2x QUICKLY (like a mouse double-click) to automatically lower windows (SLK) / raise windows (CLK,SL).
• Tap close 1x to close top and windows.
• Tap close 2x to close only the top and leave the windows open.
• Tap close 2x QUICKLY (like a mouse double-click) to automatically raise windows (SLK) / lower windows (CLK,SL).
• Tap in the opposite direction at any time for emergency stop.
PLEASE NOTE: On CLKs model year 2004 the top can be operated while driving, but not using the "one-touch"
feature. This is due to the way the top button is directly wired to the top controller on this model only.
Function 3 - Remote Control ( 0=OFF / *1=ON WU / 2=ON WD / 3=EXT WU / 4=EXT WD )
This function allows full automatic top operation with the original remote fob by pressing the lock and unlock buttons.
Also here it is possible to determine (independently from operation via the center console switch) the position of the
windows after opening the top.
Setting 1 is standard remote mode with windows up (WU) after top open.
Setting 2 is standard remote mode with windows down (WD) after top open.
Settings 3 and 4 (EXTENDED) are the same as 1 and 2 respectively, but it is possible to turn the ignition on and start
the engine while the top still continues. Additionally locking the doors by remote will not interrupt an ongoing top
operation.
Settings 3 and 4 require extra responsibility and caution to avoid injury by moving top parts, as locking
(previously unlocked) doors with the remote will not stop the top!
Top operation with the remote fob:
• Tap unlock on the remote 2x (in 1 sec intervals) to open all windows.
• Tap unlock on the remote 3x (in 1 sec intervals) to open the top and bring the windows into the selected position
(WU=Windows Up, WD=Windows Down).
• Tap unlock on the remote 4x (in 1 sec intervals) to open the top and and bring the windows into the opposite
position this one time (Down on settings 1 and 3, Up on settings 2 and 4).
• Tap lock on the remote 2x (in 1 sec intervals) to close all windows.
• Tap lock on the remote 3x (in 1 sec intervals) to close top and windows.
• Tap lock on the remote 4x (in 1 sec intervals) to close top and leave windows down.
• Tap any direction to stop an ongoing operation. To stop the top in extended mode in any door lock state,
tap the same direction twice!
IMPORTANT: With sequential unlocking enabled (first driver's door, then all others) it is necessary to add
one key press to the sequence when tapping the UNLOCK button (1x = Driver's door unlocks, 2x = All doors
unlock, 3x = Windows roll down etc.)
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Function 4 - Maximum allowed speed for top operation ( *0=0kmh / 1=10kmh / 2=20kmh / 3=30kmh /
4=40kmh / 5=50kmh / 6=60kmh)
Setting the max allowed speed for top operation in steps of 10km/h (~7mph). Setting 0 only allows top operation
while halted.
WARNING: Once the top is started within the programmed speed limit, it will continue running, even if the
speed later exceeds the limit during the top operation!
Function 5 - Automatic power locks ( 0=OFF / 1=LOCK ONLY / *2=KEY OUT / 3=IGNITION OFF )
This function can be set to automatically lock the doors when driving (setting 1) and additionally unlock the doors
automatically, when either the key is pulled from the ignition lock (setting 2) or when the ignition is turned off (setting
3).
Function 6 - Chirp Sound on lock/unlock ( *0=OFF / 1=HORN L / 2=HORN U / 3=HORN L+U / 4=SIREN L /
5=SIREN U / 6=SIREN L+U )
This function can be set to either chirp once when locking the car (setting 1) or chirp twice when unlocking (setting 2)
or both (setting 3). Setting 1-3 use the regular horn, setting 4-6 use the alarm siren (requires factory alarm with red
"panic" button on the remote fob).
To enable the horn chirps on SLK and CLK, a fuse needs to be reseated in the engine compartment fuse box. Please
see the installation manual for details.
Function 7 - HomeLight XL ( *0=OFF / 1=FOG / 2=DIPPED BEAM ) - SLK/CLK ONLY
This function turns the headlights on for 30 sec., when either the PANIC button on the remote (if present) is tapped
briefly or the OPEN button is tapped once while the car is already open (or CLOSE button while the car is already
closed). To turn the light off manually, just tap the button again. Setting 1 activates the fog lights and setting 2
activates the regular dipped beams as the light source.
PLEASE NOTE: On the SL this function always uses all turn signal lights.
Function 8 - Daytime Driving Lights ( *0=OFF / 1=FOG / 2=LOW BEAM ) - SLK/SLK ONLY
Enable this function to turn the fog lights or headlights (low beams) on as soon as the engine is started. Some
countries require the front lights to be permanently on.
PLEASE NOTE: On the SL this function DOES NOT work and the setting is ignored.
WARNING: This function ONLY ACTIVATES THE FRONT LIGHTS !!! You have to make sure that you still turn
the light switch if you drive at night, since this function will NOT activate any rear lights or dash board
illumination!
Function 9 - Rear Windows ( *0=OFF / 1=ON )
This function allows raising the small rear windows when the top is down. When activated, all windows will close
(instead of just the front ones) when using the quick top switch double click or the remote.
Function 10 - Keyless Go top operation ( *0=OFF / 1=ON ) - SL ONLY
This function allows to close and open the convertible top by touching the rectangular button on the door handle
three times in a row (requires Keyless Go option!). Tap the button very slowly with about 2 seconds in between as is
has a very long "dead time" between activations.
If the top is fully closed, activating this function will open the top and bring the windows into the position selected in
fn. 3
If the top is open or half-way closed, activating this function will fully close the top and windows.
Function 3 (Remote Control) must be enabled for this function to work.
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Programming
This module is equipped with our unique clear text setup menu to allow easy setting of the desired options.
All programming is done by using the
steering wheel buttons (1,2,3) and the two
green turn signal (indicator) arrows.
Functions are indicated by the left arrow (4)
and their settings by the right arrow (5).
Additionally, the main cluster display shows
all functions and options in clear text
(where available). Navigation is done by
pushing the up and down buttons on the
left (2) or the phone pickup and hang-up
buttons on the right (2) and settings
changed by pushing the plus and minus
buttons (3). Each time either a new function
is selected or a function's setting is
changed, the blinker arrows will indicate the
new status by first blinking the function (left
arrow) and then the setting (right arrow).
To enter programming mode, first make sure the key is not in the ignition lock and all doors are unlocked. Insert the key
into the ignition lock and turn it to accessory position. To access the clear text setup, make sure the radio/command unit is
turned OFF, then select the AUDIO screen using the steering wheel MENU buttons on the left. Next, press and hold the phone
hang-up button on the steering wheel until the left arrow blinks once to indicate function 1. Now let go of the button.
From this point on you can navigate through the options by either tapping the UP (next function) and DOWN (previous function)
buttons or the phone pickup (next function) and phone hang-up (previous function) buttons. Once the arrows are finished
indicating the function and setting, change the setting by tapping PLUS or MINUS. The new settings are active immediately.
To end programming mode, remove the key from the ignition lock or turn the ignition on. End of programming mode is indicated
by both arrows lighting up simultaneously.
Examples:
• Function 3 (Remote roof control) is set to allow ignition on (setting 2): Left arrow blinks 3 times to indicate function 3, then right
arrow blinks twice to indicate that this function is set to setting 2.
• Function 4 (Remote windows) is enabled (setting 1): Left arrow blinks 4 times to indicate function 4, then right arrow blinks
once to indicate that this function is set to setting 1.
• Function 5 (Auto Unlock) is set to OFF (setting 0): Left arrow blinks 5 times to indicate function 5, then right arrow does not
blink. This indicates that the function is set to setting 0 (OFF).
• When the module is ENABLED (active), function 1 will be indicated as ON (1x left arrow followed by 1x right arrow). The
DISABLED (module deactivated) mode will be indicated as 1x left arrow only.
• In case the left arrow is finished blinking and the right arrow does not light up at all, the appropriate function is set to setting 0 /
OFF and hence disabled.
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Function/Setting Matrix (*green fields are defaults)
Product: STLBMZ1 - SmartTOP for Mercedes Benz SLK (R171) + CLK (A209) + SL (R230)
Firmware: v3.7x
SETTING 0 SETTING 1 SETTING 2 SETTING 3 SETTING 4 SETTING 5 SETTING 6
FUNCTION
1 OFF *ON NOHAZ - - - -
Main Switch Module Disabled Module Enabled
Module Enabled +
Hazard Blinkers
off
FUNCTION
2 OFF *ON WU ON WD EXT WU EXT WD - -
Conv. Top One-
Touch
Don't change
center console
switch behavior
Enabled +
windows up after
top open
Same as 1 but
windows down
after top open
Allow ignition off
during top
operation
Same as 3 but
windows down
after top open
FUNCTION
3 OFF *ON WU ON WD EXT WU EXT WD - -
Remote Control No remote
functions
Enabled +
windows up after
top open
Same as 1 but
windows down
after top open
Allow ignition on
during top
operation
Same as 3 but
windows down
after top open
FUNCTION
4 *0 km/h 10 km/h 20 km/h 30 km/h 40 km/h 50 km/h 60 km/h
Maximum Speed Only while halted 10 km/h (~7mph) 20 km/h (~13mph) 30 km/h (~19mph) 40 km/h (~25mph) 50 km/h (~31mph) 60 km/h (~38mph)
FUNCTION
5 *OFF LCK KEY IGN - - -
Automatic Power
Locks Disabled Lock Only Unlock doors when key is pulled
Unlock doors
when ignition is
turned off
FUNCTION
6 *OFF HRNL HRNU HRNLU SRNL SRNU SRNLU
Chirp Signal No Chirps Only Chirp on
Lock using HORN
Only Chirp on
Unlock using
HORN
Lock and Unlock
using HORN
Only Chirp on
Lock using SIREN
Only Chirp on
Unlock using
SIREN
Lock and Unlock
using SIREN
FUNCTION
7 *OFF FOG DIP - - - -
Home Light
(SLK/CLK only) Disabled Use Fog Lights Use Dipped Beam
FUNCTION
8 *OFF FOG DIP - - - -
Daytime Lights
(SLK/CLK only) Disabled Use Fog Lights Use Dipped Beam
FUNCTION
9 *OFF ON - - - - -
Rear Windows Factory behavior
Allow raising of
rear windows with
top down
FUNCTION
10 *OFF ON - - - - -
Keyless Operation Factory behavior
Tap lock sensor
3x to open/close
top
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