Mercedes-Benz 280 CE 1979, Owner'S Manual

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Keys Doors
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Master Key — square head - fits all
locks on the car.
Supplementary Key — rounded head
— fits only the door locks and the
steering lock. This key is intended
to be used whenever the car is left
with an attendant. Be sure to lock
glove compartment and trunk
with the master key.
Opening the Doors
From outside: pull handle
outwards (1).
From the inside: pull handle in door
trim panel.
Locking and Unlocking of Doors
From the outside: turn key.
From the inside: actuate safety
plunger (sedan) or safety lever
(coupe).
2 Unlocking
3 Locking
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When the rear door plunger’s are
pushed down the rear doors
cannot be opened from the outside
or the inside. They can be opened
after pulling plungers up.
One cannot lock:
• the driver’s door if it is open.
• any door if the door lock has
not engaged fully. In this case
open the door and close it again.