Mercedes-Benz 2005 E-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the trunk
A minimum height clearance of 5.90 ft
(1.80 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
If you are unable to unlock the trunk with
the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, open the
trunk with the mechanical key.
The handle is located above the rear li-
cense plate recess.
1 Unlocking in an emergency
2 Handle
̈ Insert the mechanical key into the
trunk lid lock.
̈ Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position 1 and hold it in this
position.
̈ Pull trunk lid handle 2 and lift the
trunk lid.
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 doors and the
trunk.
̈ Press the central locking switch in the
cockpit (
page 119).
̈ Check to see whether the locking
knobs on the passenger doors are still
visible. If necessary, push them down
manually.
̈ Slide mechanical key 2 out of the
SmartKey.
̈ Lock the driver’s door with the me-
chanical key (
page 411).
̈ Check if the trunk is locked.
!
Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
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 SmartKey in the starter
switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
ț Grasp the outside door handle.
ț Press the start/stop button.