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:
Setting the rear-compartment air
vents
Setting the center vents in the rear
compartment
1. Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel
2. Rear-compartment air vent, right
3. Rear control panel for automatic climate
control
4. R ...
AMG displays
•► Press on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.
1. Digital speedometer
2. Gear indicator
3. Upshift indicator
4. Engine oil temperature
5. Coolant temperature
Upshi ...
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
- Vehicles for USA: fully depress the
accelerator pedal.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
- Vehicles for Canada: dep ...
