2004 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 305

Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle If you are unable to unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, open the driver's door and the trunk using the mechanical key. The passenger door cannot be unlocked manually. Unlocking the driver's door i Unlocking your vehicle with the mechanical key will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: Press button Œ or ‹ on the SmartKey. Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. 1 Mechanical key locking tab 2 Mechanical key Move locking tab 1 in direction of arrow and slide mechanical key 2 out of the housing. 1 Unlocked 2 Locked Unlock the door with the mechanical key. To do so, push the mechanical key in the lock until it stops and turn it to the left 1. 305