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Many of us have been in that situation, and we don’t like to speak of it. Unfortunately, you unexpectedly locked the keys inside your Mercedes-Benz or kept them in the trunk. Cheer up; many of us have been in that situation, and we don’t like speaking of it.
Here, you will learn how to get inside any Mercedes-Benz if you lock the keys inside the vehicle or in the trunk/boot.
Here are the steps you can take if you incidentally lock the keys in a Mercedes-Benz or inside the trunk or boot:
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Call a locksmith or unlock the driver’s door using a coat hanger.
Order Emergency Key from Mercedes-Benz dealer.
If you have to, go for the small triangular window in the rear door
If the key is locked in the trunk and the car battery is dead. What you ought to do is unlock the driver’s door, power up the vehicle using the jump start terminals in the engine bay, and open the trunk using the trunk release button.
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Call a Locksmith
The safest way to remove the key from the car is to call a locksmith. Every town has a locksmith, and in most cases, they can unlock your Mercedes-Benz in 30 minutes.
Click here to find a locksmith near your location. A locksmith uses Emergency Door Unlock Kit to unlock the driver’s door. Of course, you can try to pull the door lock with a coat hanger; be careful not to scratch the vehicle.
A locksmith will use a wedge or airbag and insert it at the top right corner of the driver’s door. Then, use a tool to unlock the driver’s door or press the unlock button. If you try this yourself, be careful not to scratch the car.
Order Emergency Key
If the car is parked at a safe location and you don’t need to use it for a few days, we encourage ordering an emergency key from the dealer. The emergency key is the metal blade that goes inside the key fob. You can use the emergency key to unlock the driver’s door or the trunk.
In most cases, the emergency key costs around $100, much cheaper than buying a new key or hiring a car locksmith. Call the dealership and ask if it is possible to order just the mechanical key without towing the vehicle to the dealership. If you have a relationship with a Mercedes-Benz service advisor, they can request the mechanical key by providing proof of ownership, such as a vehicle title.
Rear Window
There may be a time when you are stranded far away from home, and none of these options are feasible. In this case, the only solution may be to break one of the windows. We do not recommend this route because it can be dangerous, and you can get cut.
Don’t just break the driver’s or passenger’s door glass, especially if you have to drive for hours. Driving for hours with a broken driver’s window will not be comfortable.
If you break the small triangular window, you will not notice as much road and wind noise. The triangular glass on the rear doors can be purchased from the dealer or a wrecking yard.
Spare Key
If you have a spare key at home, it’s about the right time to pick it up and use it to unlock the car. It will work even if one key is locked inside the vehicle.
We hope you find the Locked Keys Inside Mercedes-Benz guide helpful. For more help with your Mercedes-Benz, check these troubleshooting and repair guides.
