2007 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 639

Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the trunk A minimum height clearance of 5.78 ft (1.76 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Turn the mechanical key 2 back and remove it from the trunk lid lock. Locking the vehicle If you cannot lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, do the following: Open the passenger door. ! To prevent inadvertent lockout, make sure to have the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you before proceeding with the next step. The next step will lock the vehicle. Exit the vehicle. Close the passenger door. The vehicle is locked. i This procedure does not arm the anti-theft alarm system nor does it lock the fuel filler flap. i If you cannot close the trunk with the remote trunk opening/closing switch, lower the trunk lid manually and close it with hands placed flat on the trunk lid until it is engaged in its lock. 1 Unlocking in an emergency 2 Mechanical key Insert the mechanical key 2 into the trunk lid lock until it stops. Turn mechanical key 2 all the way counterclockwise to position 1. The trunk opens. Close the driver's door and the trunk. Check whether the trunk is locked. If necessary, lock the trunk with the mechanical key ( page 465). Press down the locking knob of the driver's door manually. Press down the locking knob of the passenger door. ! The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance. 636