Keys Doors; Obtaining Replacement Keys; Unlocking Of Doors - Mercedes-Benz 450 SL 1980 Owner's Manual

Keys Doors
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Flat Key
The flat key fits all vehicle
locks. We recommend that
you carry the flat key with
you and keep it in a safe
place so that it is always
handy, if needed (e.g. in
your wallet). Never leave
the flat key in the vehicle.
Master Key - square headed - fits
all locks on the car.
Supplementary Key - rounded head
- fits only the door locks and the
steering lock. This key is intended
to be used whenever the car is left
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with an attendant. Be sure to lock
glove com partm ent and trunk
with the master key.

Obtaining Replacement Keys

Replacement keys can be obtained
only via MERCEDES-BENZ service
stations. If the keys are lost,
assistance is rather tim e con­
suming and expensive.
Opening the Doors
From outside: pull handle
outwards (1).
From inside: pull handle in door
panel (4).
Locking and Unlocking of Doors
From the outside: turn key.
From the inside: actuate safety
catch.
2 Unlocking
3 Locking
One cannot lock:
• the driver's door if it is open.
• any door if the door lock has
not engaged fully. In this case
open the door and shut it again.