Key, Mechanical; Mechanical Key; Unlocking/Locking Manually - Mercedes-Benz 2009 E-Class Operator's Manual

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 (sedan only) using
the mechanical key.
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Unlocking the vehicle with the
mechanical key and opening the driver's
door or the trunk (sedan only) will trigger
the anti-theft alarm system.
To cancel the alarm, insert the SmartKey in
the starter switch.
Removing the mechanical key
Mechanical key locking tab
1

Mechanical key

2
X
Move locking tab in direction of arrow.
1
X
Slide mechanical key out of the housing.
2
Unlocking the driver's door
Unlocking
$
Mechanical key
2
X
Insert mechanical key into the driver's
2
door lock until it stops.
X
Turn mechanical key counterclockwise
2
to position until the locking knob moves
$
up.
The driver's door is unlocked.
X
Pull the door handle to open the driver's
door.
X
Turn mechanical key back and remove
2
it from the driver's door lock.
Practical hints
Unlocking/locking manually
Unlocking the trunk (sedan)
A minimum height clearance of 5.90 ft
(1.80 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
Mechanical key
1
Unlocking
%
Handle
3
X
Insert mechanical key into the trunk lid
1
lock until it stops.
X
Turn mechanical key counterclockwise
1
to position %.
X
Pull trunk lid handle and lift lid.
3
! Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
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