25 At a glance
Center console
Center console
Upper part
Item
Page
1
Automatic climate control*
184
2
COMAND system, see sep-
arate operating instruc-
tions
3
Seat heater*, front passen-
ger side
113
4
Electronic Stability Pro-
gram (ESP) control switch
78
5
Central locking switch
107
6
Opening/closing button
for storage tray or CD
changer*, see separate op-
erating instructions
243
7
Rear seat head restraints
switch, folding down
110
Item
Page
8
Rear window sunshade*
78
9
Seat heater*, driver’s side
113
a
Hazard warning flasher
switch
123
b
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp
67
354 Practical hintsUnlocking / locking in an emergencyUnlocking the trunk
A minimum height clearance of 5.90 ft
(1.80 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
If you are unable to unlock the trunk with
the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, open the
trunk with the mechanical key.
The handle is located above the rear li-
cense plate recess.
1Unlocking in an emergency
2Handle
Insert the mechanical key into the
trunk lid lock.
Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position1 and hold it in this
position.
Pull trunk lid handle2 and lift the
trunk lid.
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical
key as follows:
Close the passenger doors and the
trunk.
Press the central locking switch in the
cockpit (
page 107).
Check to see whether the locking
knobs on the passenger doors are still
visible. If necessary, push them down
manually.
Slide mechanical key2 out of the
SmartKey.
Lock the driver’s door with the me-
chanical key (
page 354).
Check if the trunk is locked. If neces-
sary lock the trunk with the mechanical
key (if appilcable) (
page 105).
!Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance.iUnlocking your vehicle with the me-
chanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do
one of the following:
Press buttonŒ or‹ on the
SmartKey.
Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Grasp the outside door handle.
Press the start /stop button.
