Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 240 4MATIC - Manual (Page 328)

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Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the vehicle
If you are unable to unlock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, open the driver’s door using
the mechanical key and the tailgate using
the emergency release.
Removing the mechanical key
1 Mechanical key locking tab
2 Mechanical key
̈ Move locking tab 1 in direction of
arrow.
̈ Slide mechanical key 2 out of the
housing.
Unlocking the driver’s door
1 Unlocking
̈ Insert the mechanical key into the
driver’s door lock until it stops.
̈ Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position 1.
The driver’s door is unlocked.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
A minimum height clearance of 6.40 ft
(1.95 m) is required to open the tailgate.
The emergency release is located on the
inside of the tailgate.
1 Release lever
2 Cover
i
Unlocking the driver’s door with the
mechanical 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