Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
For information on towing the vehicle, see
“Towing the vehicle” (
୴
page 472).
You can deactivate the automatic locking
mode using the control system
(
୴
page 172).
Locking and unlocking from the inside
You can lock or unlock the doors and the
tailgate from inside using the central lock-
ing or unlocking switch. This can be useful,
for example, if you want to lock the vehicle
before starting to drive.
The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or un-
locked with the central locking or unlock-
ing switch, respectively.
The switches are located on each front
door control panel.
1 Central unlocking switch
2 Central locking switch
Locking
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Press central locking switch
2.
If all doors and the tailgate are closed,
the vehicle locks.
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi-
cle equipment may cause an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
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With the passenger-side door opened,
you cannot lock the vehicle with the
central locking switch.