Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon, Owner'S Manual

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To unlock: turn the emergency key anti-
clockwise to position 1 .
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To lock: turn the emergency key clockwise to
position 1 .
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Carefully press the cover onto the lock cylin‐
der until it engages and is seated firmly.
Boot
Opening the boot lid
& DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
boot lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion.
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Always switch off the engine before
opening the boot lid.
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Never drive with the boot lid open.
* NOTE Damage to the boot lid by obsta‐
cles above the vehicle
The boot lid swings upwards when it is
opened.
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Therefore, make sure that there is suffi‐
cient clearance above the boot lid.
You have the following options for opening
the boot lid:
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Pull the boot lid handle.
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Pull boot lid remote operating switch 1 .
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Press and hold the p button on the key.
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Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: use
your foot to kick below the bumper
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→
page 85).
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Vehicles with boot lid convenience clos‐
ing feature: with the boot lid stopped in an
82 Opening and closing