Unlocking and opening doors from inside

Mercedes-Benz S-Class / Mercedes-Benz S-Class Owners Manual / Opening/closing / Doors / Unlocking and opening doors from inside

You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked. You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child-proof locks.
Only open the door when the traffic situation permits.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening the vehicle from the inside will activate the antitheft alarm system. Switch off the alarm.

Pull door handle 2.

Pull door handle 2.
If the door is locked, locking knob 1 pops up. The door is unlocked and can be opened.

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