Mercedes-Benz 2003 CL 55 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the trunk
If you are unable to unlock the trunk with
the SmartKey, open the trunk with the me-
chanical key as follows:
Trunk lock
̈ Insert the mechanical key into the
trunk lid lock.
̈ Turn the key counterclockwise to
position 1.
̈ Press trunk lid lock 2.
The trunk lid swings open.
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical
key as follows:
̈ Close the passenger door and the trunk
lid.
̈ Press the central locking switch in the
center console (
page 95).
̈ Check to see whether the locking knob
on the passenger door is still visible. If
necessary push it down manually.
̈ Lock the driver’s door with the me-
chanical key.
̈ Lock the trunk lid if necessary with the
mechanical key (
page 90).
!
The trunk lid swings open automatical-
ly. Always make sure that there is suffi-
cient overhead clearance. A minimum
height clearance of 6.1 ft (1.90 m) is re-
quired to open the trunk lid.
i
Unlocking your vehicle with the me-
chanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do
one of the following:
ț Press button Œ or on the
SmartKey.
ț Insert the key in the starter switch.
ț If KEYLESS-GO* card present,
press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button (
page 33).