Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS WAGON C 240 - Manual (Page 385)

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Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
̈ Remove cover 2 from the trim on the
tailgate.
̈ Push release lever 1 all the way to the
right.
̈ Lift the tailgate.
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, do the following:
̈ Close the passenger doors and the
tailgate.
̈ Press the central locking switch in the
center console (
୴ page 103).
̈ Check to see whether the locking
knobs on the passenger doors have
moved down.
̈ If necessary push them down manually.
Except for the driver’s door, the vehicle
should now be locked.
1 Locking
̈ Insert the mechanical key into the
driver’s door lock until it stops.
̈ Turn the mechanical key clockwise to
position 1.
The driver’s door is locked.
!
Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
i
If the vehicle has previously been
locked from the outside using the
SmartKey, opening the tailgate from
the inside 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.