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:
Active Driving Assistance package
General notes
The Active Driving Assistance package
consists of DISTRONIC PLUS
Active Blind Spot Assist an
Active Lane Keeping Assist. ...
System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
WARNING
A malfunction in the system has been
detected if one of the following conditions
occurs:
• the indi ...
Switching the screen on/off (Rear Seat
Entertainment System only)
If the SmartKey is in the ignition lock in
position 0 or 1 or if the SmartKey is not in the
ignition lock, the rear screens will switch off
after 30 minutes. Before the screens switch
off, the ...
