Mercedes-Benz E 300 Operator's Manual page 29

Car Keys
Included with your vehicle are:
• 2 electronic main keys with
integrated radio frequency and
infrared remote controls plus
slide out and removable
mechanical key.
• 1 electronic reserve key without
remote control functions, plus
removable mechanical key.
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle always
remove the electronic key from the
steering lock, and lock your vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use
of vehicle equipment may cause
serious personal injury.
Electronic main key with integrated
radio frequency and infrared remote
control, plus slide out and removable
mechanical key
The remote control (1) operates all
locks on the car.
The mechanical keys (2) work only in
the driver's door, trunk, and storage
compartment locks.
The mechanical key (2) can be
removed by sliding it out of the remote
control. To do so, move lock (3) in
direction of arrow and slide the
mechanical key (2) in direction of
arrow (5).
In the case of using the mechanical key
for lock operations, it can be extended
outward. To do so, move lock (3) in
direction of arrow, slide the mechanical
key (2) in direction of arrow (4) until it
locks in place.
The remote control transmitter is
located in the electronic main key.
The infrared receivers are located in
the door handles.
Note:
Remove the mechanical key from the
electronic main key when using valet
parking service. To prevent access to
trunk or storage compartments lock
them separately.
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