2004 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 354
2004 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the trunk A minimum height clearance of 5.90 ft (1.80 m) is required to open the trunk lid. If you are unable to unlock the trunk with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, open the trunk with the mechanical key. The handle is located above the rear license plate recess. Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise to position 1 and hold it in this position. Pull trunk lid handle 2 and lift the trunk lid. 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 107). Check to see whether the locking knobs on the passenger doors are still visible. If necessary, push them down manually. Slide mechanical key 2 out of the SmartKey. Lock the driver's door with the mechanical key ( page 354). Check if the trunk is locked. If necessary lock the trunk with the mechanical key (if appilcable) ( page 105). ! Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. 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. 1 Unlocking in an emergency 2 Handle Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid lock. Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Grasp the outside door handle. Press the start/stop button. 354