2007 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 479

Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, open the driver's door using the mechanical key. Removing the mechanical key Unlocking the driver's door i Unlocking the driver's door with the mechanical key will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm: Press button Œ or ‹ on the SmartKey. Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Grasp an outside door handle. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle. Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button ( page 41). The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be inside the vehicle. 1 Mechanical key locking tab 2 Mechanical key Move locking tab 1 in direction of arrow. Slide mechanical key 2 out of the housing. 1 Unlocking 2 Mechanical key Insert mechanical key 2 into the driver's door lock until it stops. Turn mechanical key 2 counterclockwise to position 1 and hold it there. Pull the door handle until the locking knob moves up. The driver's door is unlocked. Pull the door handle once more to open the driver's door. 478