Mercedes-Benz 2006 C 55 AMG Operator's Manual page 99

Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Checking the batteries
Press button ‹ or Œ.
Battery check lamp 5 ( page 94)
comes on briefly to indicate that the
SmartKey batteries are in order.
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If battery check lamp 5 does not
come on briefly during check, then the
SmartKey batteries are discharged.
Replace the batteries ( page 393).
You can obtain the required batteries
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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If the batteries are checked within
signal range of the vehicle, pressing
the ‹ or Œ button will lock or
unlock the vehicle accordingly.
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Unlocking and opening the trunk
You can unlock and open the trunk
separately.
A minimum height clearance of 5.71 ft
(1.74 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
Press button Š until trunk lid
unlocks and begins to open.
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The trunk lid swings open upwards
automatically. Always make sure there
is sufficient overhead clearance.
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If the trunk does not open, it is still
locked separately ( page 103).
Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key
If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key,
you should do the following:
Have the SmartKey deactivated by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Report the loss of the SmartKey or the
mechanical key immediately to your
car insurance company.
If necessary, have the mechanical lock
replaced.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will be glad to supply you with a replace-
ment.