Locking the vehicle, Practical hints – Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
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Unlocking/locking manually
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X
Turn mechanical key
1
back and remove
it from the trunk lid lock.
Unlocking the tailgate (wagon)
i
This feature is available on the E 63 AMG
unless the vehicle is equipped with foldable
third-row seats.
A minimum height clearance of 6.81 ft
(2.07 m) is required to open the tailgate.
1
Emergency release lever
2
Cover
X
Remove cover
2
from the trim on the
tailgate.
X
Push emergency release lever
1
in
direction of arrow.
X
Lift the tailgate.
!
Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
i
If the vehicle has previously been locked
using the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO,
opening the tailgate from the inside will
trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
To cancel the alarm, insert the SmartKey in
the starter switch.
If you cannot lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, lock it as
follows:
X
Close the front passenger door, the rear
doors, and the trunk/tailgate.
X
Open the driver’s door.
X
Press the central locking switch
(
The locking knobs of the front passenger
door and the rear doors move down.
X
If the vehicle battery is disconnected or
drained: Press down the locking knobs of
the front passenger door and the rear doors
manually.
X
Exit the vehicle.
X
Sedan only: Check whether the trunk is
locked.
X
Sedan only: If it is not locked, lock it with
Except for the driver’s door, the vehicle
should now be locked.
X
Close the driver’s door.
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Locking
2
Mechanical key
X
Remove mechanical key
2
from the
X
Insert mechanical key
2
into the driver’s
door lock until it stops.
X
Turn mechanical key
2
clockwise to
position
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.
The driver’s door is locked.
X
Turn mechanical key
2
back and remove
it from the driver’s door lock.
Practical hints