Mercedes-Benz 2003 E 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Illumination of the emergency release but-
ton:
ț The button will blink for 30 minutes af-
ter opening the trunk.
ț The button will blink for 60 minutes af-
ter closing the trunk.
Separately locking the trunk
The lock is located next to the recessed
handle.
1 Unlocked
2 Locked
̈ Close the trunk lid ( page 96).
̈ Pull the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (
page 329).
̈ Insert the mechanical key in the trunk
lid lock.
̈ Turn the key completely to the right to
position 2.
The trunk remains locked even when the
vehicle is centrally unlocked.
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The emergency release button does
not open the trunk lid if the vehicle bat-
tery is discharged or disconnected.
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If the emergency release button is
pressed and the vehicle was centrally
locked, the exterior lamps will flash and
the alarm will sound.
To cancel the alarm, insert the key in
the starter switch or press button Œ
or on the key.
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To deny any unauthorized person ac-
cess to the trunk, lock it separately
with the mechanical key. Leave only
the SmartKey without its mechanical
key inside the vehicle.
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You can only cancel the separate trunk
locking mode by means of the mechan-
ical key.