Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Operator's Manual

Trunk/cargo compartment
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The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning.
You could therefore lock yourself out if:
the vehicle is being pushed.
R
the vehicle is being towed.
R
the vehicle is on a roller dynamometer.
R
You can also switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board
computer ( page 251).
Y
Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
Take the mechanical key out of the
X
SmartKey ( page 84).
Y
Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
X
the driver's door as far as it will go.
To unlock
1
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
X
to position 1.
The door is unlocked.
Turn the mechanical key back and remove
X
it.
Insert the mechanical key into the
X
SmartKey.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered ( page 78).
Y
Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
Open the driver's door.
X
Close the front-passenger door, the rear
X
doors and the trunk lid/tailgate.
Press the locking button (
X
Check whether the locking knobs on the
X
front-passenger door and the rear doors
are still visible. Press down the locking
knobs manually, if necessary (
Close the driver's door.
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
X
SmartKey ( page 84).
Y
Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
X
the driver's door as far as it will go.
To lock
1
Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far
X
as it will go to position 1.
Turn the mechanical key back and remove
X
it.
Make sure that the doors and the trunk lid/
X
tailgate are locked.
Insert the mechanical key into the
X
SmartKey.
Trunk/cargo compartment
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
page 89).
Y
page 88).
Y