Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG, Operator'S Manual

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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
앫
If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is re-
moved from the vehicle while the en-
gine is running (e.g. if passenger exits
the vehicle with the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO), the message
Key not
recognized!
will appear in the multi-
function display while driving off.
Find the SmartKey or change its
present location immediately (e.g.
place it on the front passenger seat or
insert it in shirt pocket).
앫 Remember that the engine can be
started by anyone with a SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO that is left inside the
vehicle. If you leave the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO behind when exiting and
locking the vehicle, the message
Key
recognized in vehicle! will appear in
the multifunction display.
Factory setting
Global unlocking
왘 Grasp the door handle.
All turn signals flash once. The locking
knobs in the doors move up. The
anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.
The vehicle will lock again automatically
within approximately 40 seconds of un-
locking if neither door nor trunk is opened.
Global locking
왘
Press lock button at door handle
(
컄
page 60) or trunk (
컄
page 104).
All turn signals flash three times. The
locking knobs in the doors move down.
The anti-theft alarm system is armed.
i
If the vehicle has been parked for more
than 72 hours, you must pull the out-
side door handle in order to activate
the KEYLESS-GO function.
i
The vehicle could inadvertently unlock
if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is
within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle and
앫
the door handle is splashed with
water
or
앫 you attempt to clean the door
handle