Locking; Unlocking - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
the vehicle is locked again.
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the theft deterrent locking system is
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armed again.
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To lock centrally: press the & button.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
the doors
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the trunk lid
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the glove box
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the stowage compartment under the
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armrest
the stowage compartment in the rear
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compartment
the fuel filler flap
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When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer ( Y page 217).
KEYLESS-GO
General notes on the use of KEYLESS-
GO
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key together
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with:
electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
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or another key
metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil
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This can affect the functionality of
KEYLESS-GO.
Bear in mind that the engine can be started
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by any of the vehicle occupants if there is
a KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle.
Y page 218).
Locking and unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry
the SmartKey with you. You can combine the
functions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a
conventional key. Unlock the vehicle by using
KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using
the & button on the key.
When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO,
the distance between the SmartKey and the
door handle you wish to lock or unlock must
not be greater than 3 ft (1 m).
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To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
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To lock the vehicle: touch sensor
surface :.
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Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ; for an
extended period ( Y
If you pull on the handle of the trunk lid, only
the trunk of the vehicle is unlocked.
KEYLESS-GO checks whether a valid
SmartKey is in the vehicle by periodically
establishing a radio connection between the
vehicle and the SmartKey. This happens:
when the external door handles are
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touched
when starting the engine
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while the vehicle is in motion
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SmartKey
page 85).
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