2003 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 82

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking ! If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the key, then either the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged or the key is malfunctioning. Check the batteries in the key and replace them if necessary ( page 299). or Use the mechanical key to unlock the doors ( page 297) and trunk ( page 298) as required. Lock the vehicle using the mechanical key ( page 298). If the key is malfunctioning, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Checking the batteries Press button ‹ or Œ. Battery check lamp 5 lights up briefly to indicate that the key batteries are in order. Unlocking the trunk lid You can unlock the trunk separately. A minimum height clearance of 6.1 ft (1.90 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Press and hold button Š until trunk unlocks. Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following: Have the SmartKey deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Report the loss of the SmartKey or the mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company. If necessary, have the mechanical lock replaced. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement. ! If battery check lamp 5 does not light up briefly during check, then the key batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries ( page 299). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey, the trunk lid will lock automatically after closing it. The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking. If the trunk was previously separately locked ( page 90), the trunk lid will remain locked. ! The trunk lid swings open automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance. 82