Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS CABRIOLET Operator's Manual page 84

Trunk
82
Locking/unlocking the driver's door
with the mechanical key
i
If you want to centrally lock the vehicle using
the mechanical key, begin by pressing the
locking button for the interior locking mech-
anism while the driver's door is open. Then
lock the driver's door using the mechanical
key.
Insert the mechanical key into opening : in
X
the protective cap.
Pull and hold the door handle.
X
Pull the protective cap on the mechanical key
X
as straight as possible away from the vehicle
until it releases.
Release the door handle.
X
To lock: turn the mechanical key clockwise as
X
far as it will go to position 1.
To unlock: turn the mechanical key counter-
X
clockwise as far as it will go to position 1.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm sys-
tem will be triggered. Switch off the alarm
( page 73).
Y
Trunk
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a
risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open.
G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
!
The trunk lid swings upwards when opened.
Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient
clearance above the trunk lid.
The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
( page 341).
Y
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You
could otherwise lock yourself out.
You should preferably place luggage or loads in
the trunk. Observe the loading guidelines
( page 259).
Y
Opening and closing manually
Opening
Press the F button on the SmartKey.
X
The trunk lid opens.