Mercedes-Benz 2006 CLS-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Unlocking and opening the trunk
You can unlock and open the trunk sepa-
rately.
A minimum height clearance of 5.90 ft
(1.80 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
̈ Press and hold button Š until trunk
lid unlocks and begins to open.
The trunk can also be opened from its
inside in an emergency, see “Trunk emer-
gency release” (
page 120).
Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key
If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key,
you should do the following:
̈ Have the SmartKey deactivated by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
̈ Report the loss of the SmartKey or the
mechanical key immediately to your
car insurance company.
̈ If necessary, have the mechanical lock
replaced.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will be glad to supply you with a replace-
ment.
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come
with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO,
each with remote control and a removable
mechanical key.
The locking tabs for the mechanical key
portion of the two SmartKeys with
KEYLESS-GO are a different color to help
distinguish each SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO unit.
The function of the SmartKey overrules the
KEYLESS-GO function.
The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated
into the SmartKey. On these vehicles, the
validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
is checked every time you pull an outside
door handle.
If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid,
your vehicle unlocks
ț the doors
ț the trunk
ț the fuel filler flap
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If the trunk does not open, it is still
locked separately (
page 121).
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The trunk lid swings open upwards
automatically. Always make sure there
is sufficient overhead clearance.
Vehicles with trunk opening/closing
system*: to stop the opening proce-
dure, press button Š on the
SmartKey. The trunk lid stops moving.
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If the vehicle was previously centrally
locked, the trunk will lock automatical-
ly after closing it.
To confirm locking, all turn signal lamps
flash three times.