Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Coupe - Manual (Page 93)

Locking the vehicle (emergency key
element)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
key, use the emergency key element.
X Open the driver's door.
X Close the front-passenger door and the
boot lid.
X Press the locking button ( Y page 89).
X Check whether the locking knob on the
front-passenger door is still visible. Press
down the locking knob by hand, if neces-
sary (
Y page 89).
X Close the driver's door.
X Take the emergency key element out of the
key (
Y page 84).
X Insert the emergency key element into the
lock of the driver's door as far as it will go.
X Turn the emergency key element clockwise
as far as it will go to position 1.
i On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the
emergency key element anti-clockwise.
X Turn the emergency key element back and
remove it.
X Make sure that the doors and the boot lid
are locked.
X Insert the emergency key element into the
key.
i If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not primed.
Boot
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there
is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle.
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the boot
lid is open when the engine is running, espe-
cially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk
of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the boot lid. Never drive with the boot lid
open.
! The boot lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the boot lid.
i Opening dimensions of the boot lid
( Y page 380).
Stow luggage or loads preferably in the boot.
Observe the loading guidelines
(
Y page 294).
Do not leave the key in the boot. You could
otherwise lock yourself out.
The boot lid can be:
R
opened and closed manually from outside
R
opened automatically from outside
R
opened automatically from inside
R
locked separately
R
unlocked with the emergency key element
Boot lid reversing feature
The boot lid is equipped with an automatic
reversing feature. It reacts if a solid object
obstructs or restricts the boot lid during the
closing procedure. The boot lid opens again
Boot
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Opening and closing
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