2006 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 374

Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the trunk A minimum height clearance of 6.3 ft (1.90 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 opens. If necessary, push it down manually. Except for the driver's door, the vehicle should now be locked. ! The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance. Turn the mechanical key back and remove it from the trunk lid lock. Locking the vehicle 1 Locking If you cannot lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*, do the following: Close the passenger door and the trunk. Press the central locking switch in the center console ( page 111). Check to see whether the locking knob on the passenger door has moved down. Remove the mechanical key out of the SmartKey ( page 372). 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 2 Trunk lid lock Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid lock until it stops. 373