Starter Switch Positions; Power Closing Assist For Trunk Lid; Smartkey - Mercedes-Benz 2011 SL550 Roadster Operator's Manual

Starter switch positions

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Power closing assist for trunk lid

It is not necessary to slam the trunk lid
closed. An electrical power-assisted
mechanism draws the trunk lid closed quietly
and automatically once the trunk lid has been
latched. When the electrical power-assisted
mechanism has stopped, the trunk can be
reopened.
G
Warning!
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
opening when closing the trunk lid. Be
especially careful when small children are
around.
In case of danger, pull the inside or outside
door handle, or press the trunk lid lock.
To prevent personal injury, never actuate the
closing assist mechanism by tampering with
the door or trunk lid latch.
G
Warning!
Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine
is running and while driving. Among other
dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases
may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
X
Press the trunk lid gently into its lock.
Starter switch positions

SmartKey

G
Observe Safety notes, see page 51.
Starter switch
For removing SmartKey (gear selector
g
lever must be in park position P)
Power supply for some electrical
1
consumers, e.g. wipers
Ignition (power supply for all electrical
2
consumers) and driving position
Starting position
3
When you switch on the ignition, all lamps in
the instrument cluster come on. The high-
beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn
signal indicator lamps will only come on if
activated. If a lamp in the instrument cluster
fails to come on when the ignition is switched
on, have it checked and replaced if necessary.
If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on
after starting the engine or comes on while
driving, refer to "Lamps in instrument cluster"
( Y page 254).
X
Always remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch when the engine is not in
operation.
This will help to prevent accelerated vehicle
battery discharge or a completely
discharged vehicle battery.
If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be
sufficiently charged.
X
Check the vehicle battery and charge it if
necessary ( Y page 285).