Mercedes-Benz 2003 S 500 - Manual (Page 327)

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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 mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position 1.
̈ Press button 2.
The trunk lid swings open.
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO* card,
lock it with the mechanical key as follows:
̈ Close the passenger doors and the
trunk lid.
̈ Press the central locking switch in the
center console (
୴ page 103).
̈ 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 (
୴ page 326).
!
The trunk lid swings open upwards au-
tomatically. Always make sure that
there is sufficient overhead clearance.
A minimum height clearance of 6 ft.
(1.85 m) is required 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 SmartKey in the starter
switch.
ț If KEYLESS-GO* card present,
press the start/stop button
(
୴ page 33).