Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK-Class Operator's Manual page 70

Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Checking SmartKey batteries
X
Press button or k.
j
Battery check lamp ( Y page 67) comes
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on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey
batteries are in order.
If the battery check lamp does not come on
briefly during check, the SmartKey batteries
are discharged.
X
Replace the batteries ( Y page 311).
i You can obtain the required batteries at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i If the batteries are checked within signal
range of the vehicle, pressing button
or will lock or unlock the vehicle
j k
accordingly.
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Loss of the SmartKey
If you lose your SmartKey or mechanical key,
you should do the following:
X
Have the SmartKey deactivated by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X
Report the loss of the SmartKey or the
mechanical key to your car insurance com-
pany immediately.
X
Have the mechanical lock replaced if nec-
essary.
Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to supply you with a replacement.
Opening the doors from the inside
You can open a locked door from the inside.
Open door only when conditions are safe to
do so.
Locking knob
1
Inside door handle
2
If the vehicle has previously been locked with
the SmartKey, opening a door from the inside
will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
To cancel the alarm, see ( Y page 64).
X
Pull on inside door handle
2
tive door.
If the door was locked, locking knob
move up.
Opening a door causes its window to open
slightly. It will fully close when the door is
shut.
! A side window will not work if it is blocked
with ice or if the vehicle battery is dis-
charged. If you cannot shut a door, do not
force it or you could damage the door or
on the respec-
will
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