Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 475)

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Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the vehicle
If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, open the
driver’s door using the mechanical key.
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
̈ Insert mechanical key 2 into the
driver’s door lock until it stops.
̈ Turn mechanical key 2 counterclock-
wise to position 1 and hold it there.
̈ Pull the door handle until the locking
knob moves up.
The driver’s door is unlocked.
̈ Pull the door handle once more to open
the driver’s door.
i Unlocking the driver’s door with the
mechanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system.
To cancel the alarm, insert the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter
switch.
1 Unlocking
2 Mechanical key