2003 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 328
2003 Mercedes E-Class Manual
Page 328 highlights
Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the trunk The trunk can no longer be locked with the key. Lock and unlock the trunk with the mechanical key as follows: Locking the vehicle If you are unable to lock the vehicle with the SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical key as follows: Close the passenger doors and the trunk. Press the central locking switch in the cockpit ( page 100). Check to see whether the locking knobs on the passenger doors are still visible. If necessary, push them down manually. Trunk lid lock Changing batteries If the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged, the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked. It is recommended to have the batteries replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! G Keep the batteries out of reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help immediately. Lock the driver's door with the mechanical key ( page 327). Check if the trunk is locked. If necessary lock the trunk with the mechanical key ( page 98). 1 Unlocking 2 Locking Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock. Turn the key to the left in position 1 and hold it in this position. Pull on the trunk lid handle and lift the trunk lid. Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal. Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling. 328