2007 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 97

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. Front doors Pull on door handle 2 on the respective front door to open door. If door was locked, locking knob 1 will move up. Opening the trunk Warning! G i If you hear a warning signal you have forgotten to switch off the headlamps before opening the driver's door. In addition the message Switch off lights appears in the multifunction display. Switch off the headlamps. Only drive with the trunk closed as, among other dangers such as blocked visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior. You can open the trunk if the vehicle is stationary. A minimum height clearance of 5.71 ft (1.74 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Rear doors 1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle Pull up locking knob 1 on the respective rear door to unlock door. Pull on door handle 2 on the respective rear door to open door. ! The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. i If the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system*. To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Press button Œ or ‹ on the SmartKey. 96