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 to position 1.
The door is unlocked. - Turn the mechanical key back and remove it.
- Insert the mechanical key into the SmartKey.
See also:
Playback options
The following options are available:
• Normal Track Sequence
Normal track sequence: you hear the
tracks in their normal order (e.g. numerical
or alphabetical).
• Random Tracks
All the trac ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
The following factors increase the risk of accidents:
Excessive speed, especially in turns
Wet and slippery road surfaces
Following another vehicle too closely
The driving saf ...
Suspension: selective damping as standard
The standard steel suspension of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is equipped with
a selective damping system. The shock absorbers adapt to the given driving
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