Unlocking the driver's door (mechanical key)

If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.

If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm system will be triggered.

•► Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey.

•► Insert the mechanical key into the lock of the driver's door as far as it will go.

•► Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise

•► Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise to position 1.
The door is unlocked.
•► Turn the mechanical key back and remove it.
•► Insert the mechanical key into the SmartKey.

    See also:

    Message memory
    The on-board computer saves certain display messages. You can call up the display messages in the message memory. – Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Serv. menu. If th ...

    Important safety notes
    WARNING Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. Do not run the e ...

    Deactivating cruise control
    There are several ways to deactivate cruise control: Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards 3. or Brake. Cruise control is automatically deactivated if: • you engage the electric ...