Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 352)

Unlocking/locking manually
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Unlocking/locking manually
Unlocking the vehicle
If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, unlock the
driver’s door and the trunk using the
mechanical key.
i Unlocking the vehicle with the
mechanical key and opening the driver’s
door or the trunk will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system.
To cancel the alarm, insert the SmartKey in
the starter switch.
Removing the mechanical key
1 Mechanical key locking tab
2 Mechanical key
X Move locking tab 1 in direction of arrow.
X Slide mechanical key 2 out of the housing.
Unlocking the driver’s door
$ Unlocking
2 Mechanical key
X Insert mechanical key 2 into the driver’s
door lock until it stops.
X Turn mechanical key 2 counterclockwise
to position $ .
X Pull the door handle to open the driver’s
door.
X Turn mechanical key 2 back and remove
it from the driver’s door lock.
Unlocking the trunk
A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft (1.8 m)
is required to open the trunk lid.
$ Unlocking
2 Mechanical key
X Insert mechanical key 2 into the trunk lid
lock until it stops.
X Turn mechanical key 2 all the way
counterclockwise to position $ .
! The trunk lid swings open upwards
automatically. Always make sure there is
sufficient overhead clearance.
X Turn mechanical key 2 back and remove
it from the trunk lid lock.
Practical hints