2004 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 89

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking i The emergency release button does not open the trunk lid if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected. Separately locking the trunk The lock is located next to the recessed handle. i Your vehicle may be equipped with a function permitting the separate locking of the trunk using the mechanical key. If present, this feature can permit you to deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk by locking the trunk separately and leaving the SmartKey less the mechanical key with the vehicle. To verify the presence of this feature, use the mechanical key to lock the trunk and then attempt to open the trunk by pulling on the trunk lid handle after the vehicle has been centrally unlocked with the SmartKey. i If the emergency release button is pressed and the vehicle was centrally locked, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound as the trunk lid opens. To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: Press button Œ or ‹ on the SmartKey. Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. 1 Neutral position 2 Locked Close the trunk lid ( page 87). Pull the mechanical key out of the SmartKey ( page 305). Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock. Turn the mechanical key clockwise to position 2. The trunk remains locked even when the vehicle is centrally unlocked. 89