Quick Tips
Mercedes-Benz
SL Class
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LOCKS
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the ignition or the central locking
switch is not activated, the vehicle
automatically locks again
4. Trunk
To unlock trunk: Press and hold (4)
until lid is released
5. Panic alarm
Press (5) for at least one second;
lights blink and horn sounds for
approximately 2 1/2 minutes;
press (5) again or insert key in
ignition to deactivate alarm
6. Battery check lamp
Light flashes briefly when
transmitting if battery is okay
Warning: Extended range of
remote control makes it possible
to accidentally lock/unlock
vehicle by pressing (2) or (3)
1. Remote/master key
Electronic SmartKey (1) operates
ignition, doors, trunk, fuel filler door
Mechanical key (9) operates driver’s
door and glove box only
To use mechanical key: Move lock
(7) down and slide key (9) out
2. Lock
Aim remote at vehicle, press (2),
turn signals blink three times
3. Unlock
Selective unlocking
Aim remote at vehicle,
press (3)
once to unlock driver’s door
and
fuel filler door; turn signals blink once,
press twice to unlock all
doors,
fuel filler door and trunk;
turn signals blink once
Global unlocking
Aim remote at vehicle,
press (3)
once to unlock all doors,
fuel filler
door and trunk; turn signals blink once
Summer operating feature
Press (3) and hold until roof retracts
completely
Reprogramming selective/
global unlocking
Aim remote at vehicle, press (2) and
(3) simultaneously for 5 seconds to
reprogram remote control to opposite
of its current setting; battery check
lamp (6) blinks twice to indicate
reprogramming completed
Tip: If within 40 seconds of unlock-
ing with remote control, no door is
opened, the key is not inserted in
External windows/
retractable hardtop
To open/close windows and
retractable hardtop from outside: Aim
transmitter eye (8) at either front door
receiver, continue to press (3) or (2) after
unlocking or locking car; windows
begin to open/close after approxi-
mately 1 second, continue to hold
to operate roof
To interrupt opening/closing, release
button (3)/(2)
Central locking system
The vehicle may be locked or unlocked
with the central locking switch
To lock: Press
To unlock: Press
Drive-away central locking
To activate/deactivate feature: Access
function using multi-function steering
wheel, see Multi-function Controls
When activated, doors and trunk
lock at speeds of approximately
10 mph or higher
Tip: If doors are unlocked with
central locking switch after
automatic central locking is
activated, and no door is opened,
doors remain unlocked even at
speeds of 10 mph or higher
Trunk lock
0. Neutral
Locks with
central locking
1. Unlocking
Tips: Press and hold trunk lock
for 20 seconds after calling
Tele Aid
†
Response Center to
initiate remote door unlock
Doors unlock automatically if
impact exceeds predetermined
limits
Trunk still functions with
roof retracted
1
0
†Provided account for service, airtime and
connection charges are active with Response
Center and cellular/GPS coverage is available
*Standard and optional equipment will vary
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