Start Lock-Out; General Notes On The Central Locking System - Mercedes-Benz 2000 CLK 320 Operator's Manual

Start lock-out

Important!
Removing the electronic key from the steering lock
activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be
started.
Inserting the electronic key in the steering lock
deactivates the start lock-out.
Note:
In case the engine cannot be started (vehicle's battery is
in order), the system is not operational. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-
MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Central locking system
Instruments
Operation
and controls
Instrument
Driving
cluster display

General notes on the central locking system

If the electronic key is inserted in the steering lock, the
vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote
control.
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked:
• Aim transmitter eye at a receiver of either door
handle. Check the batteries of the electronic main
key, see page 288, or synchronize the remote
control, see page 290.
• Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver's door.
To start the engine, insert the electronic main key in
the steering lock. There could be a slight delay until
the electronic main key can be turned in the
steering lock.
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