2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class central locking

Locking the trunk separately
You can lock the trunk separately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk
remains locked and cannot be opened.
XClose the trunk lid.XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 73).
XInsert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as the stop.
XTurn the mechanical key clockwise from
position 1 to position 2.
XRemove the mechanical key.
Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key)
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
If the trunk can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO:
XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 73).
XInsert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as the stop.
XTurn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
as far as it will go to position 2.
The trunk is unlocked.
XTurn the mechanical key back to basic
position 1 and remove it.
Emergency trunk release
You can open the trunk lid from inside the
vehicle with the emergency release button.
The trunk lid can be unlocked and opened
with the trunk lid emergency release when
the vehicle is stationary or while driving.
Trunk lid emergency release light:
RThe button flashes for 30 minutes after the
trunk lid is opened.
RThe button flashes for 60 minutes after the
trunk lid is closed.
The trunk lid emergency release does not
open the trunk lid if the battery is
disconnected or discharged.
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XThe Start/Stop button must be inserted in
the ignition lock.
i To start the engine with the SmartKey
instead of with KEYLESS-GO, remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock.
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.XPress the Start/Stop button once
( Y page 132).
The engine starts.
Pulling away
Manual transmission
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.XFully depress the clutch pedal.XShift to either 1st gear or reverse gear R.XRelease the parking brake ( Y page 149).XRelease the brake pedal.XSlowly release the clutch pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal.
! If a warning signal sounds and the
Release the parking brake message
appears in the instrument cluster, the
parking brake is still applied. Release the
parking brake.
! Change gear in good time and avoid
spinning the wheels. You could otherwise
damage the vehicle.
i The vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic
locking feature ( Y page 181).
Automatic transmissionGWarning
It is dangerous to shift the automatic
transmission out of parking position P or
neutral position N if the engine speed is
higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
on the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You
could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and when
your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
i It is only possible to shift the transmission
from position P to the desired position if
you depress the brake pedal. Only then is
the selector lever lock released.
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.XShift the transmission to position D or R.XWait until the gear change is completed
before pulling away.XRelease the parking brake ( Y page 149).XRelease the brake pedal.XCarefully depress the accelerator pedal.
!
If a warning tone sounds and the
Release Park. Brake message appears
in the instrument cluster, the parking brake
is still applied. Release the parking brake.
i The vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic
locking feature ( Y page 181).
i Upshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.
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XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Interior Lighting Delay: function.
You will see the selected setting: Enabled
or Disabled .XPress the a button to save the setting.
Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic
locking feature
If you select the Automatic Door Lock:
function, the vehicle is centrally locked above
a speed of around 9 mph (15 km/h).
i Further information on the automatic
locking feature ( Y page 78).
XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Vehicle submenu.XPress the a button to confirm.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Automatic Door Lock: function.
You will see the selected setting: Enabled
or Disabled .XPress the a button to save the setting.
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking confirmation
If you switch on the Acoustic Lock
Feedback: function, an acoustic signal
sounds when you lock or unlock the vehicle.
When unlocking, the signal sounds once.
When locking, it sounds three times.
XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Vehicle submenu.XPress the a button to confirm.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Acoustic Lock Feedback: function.
You will see the selected setting: Enabled
or Disabled .XPress the a button to save the setting.
Convenience
Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
You can use the Easy Entry/Exit: function
to activate or deactivate the easy-entry/exit
feature ( Y page 99).
GWarning!
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement, move
steering wheel adjustment lever or press one
of the memory position buttons.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver's door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Convenience submenu.XPress the a button to confirm.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
Easy Entry/Exit: feature.
You will see the selected setting: Enabled
or Disabled .XPress the a button to save the setting.
Switching the fold in mirrors when
locking function on/off
This function is only available in Canada.
If you switch on the Fold Mirrors In when
Locking: function, the exterior mirrors fold
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