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:
Important safety notes
WARNING
Always remember that you must concentrate
primarily on driving the vehicle. The driver's
concentration must always be directed
primarily at road traffic. For your own safety
and tha ...
Message memory
The on-board computer saves certain display messages. You can call up the
display messages
in the message memory.
– Press the or
button on the steering wheel to
select the Serv. menu.
If th ...
Setting the specified minimum distance
You can set the specified minimum distance
for DISTRONIC by varying the time span
between one and two seconds. This time span
determines the distance that DISTRONIC
should maintain from the vehicl ...