Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor, Operator'S Manual

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31 Central locking system
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Automatic central locking
The central locking switch also operates the automatic
central locking.
With the automatic central locking system activated, the
doors and trunk are locked at vehicle speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km/ h) or more. The fuel filler
flap and the storage compartment in the armrest remain
unlocked.
To activate:
With key in steering lock position 2 hold upper portion
of switch (1) for a minimum of 5 seconds.
To deactivate:
With key in steering lock position 2 hold lower portion
of switch (2) for a minimum of 5 seconds.
Notes:
If doors are unlocked with the central locking switch
after activating the automatic central locking, and
neither door is opened, then the doors remain unlocked
even at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph
(15 km/ h) or more.
If a door is opened from the inside at speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km /h) or less with the
automatic central locking activated, the door will again
be automatically locked at speeds of approximately
9 mph (15 km /h) or more.
Important!
When towing the vehicle, or with the vehicle on a
dynamometer test stand, please, note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and the
key in steering lock position 2, the vehicle doors will
lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear
wheel spin at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph
(15 km/ h) or more.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking.