2005 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 386

Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the trunk A minimum height clearance of 6 ft. (1.85 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The trunk lid lock is located next to the handle above the rear license plate recess. Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise to position 1. The trunk unlocks and opens. ! The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance. Locking the vehicle If you are unable to lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*, do the following: 1 Unlocking Remove the mechanical key out of the SmartKey ( page 383). Insert the mechanical key into the driver's door lock until it stops. Turn the mechanical key clockwise to position 1. The driver's door is locked. 1 Unlocking and opening Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid lock until it stops. Close the passenger doors and the trunk lid. Press the central locking switch in the center console ( page 113). Check to see whether the locking knobs on the passenger doors have moved down. If necessary push them down manually. Except for the driver's door, the vehicle should now be locked. 384