Locking The Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK 230 Kompressor Operator's Manual

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Do not place the key inside the trunk,
since the trunk is locked once its lid is
closed and the vehicle was previously
centrally locked.
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Unlocking your vehicle with the key will
trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To
cancel the alarm, do one of the follow-
ing:
Press button Œ or ‹ on the
remote control.
Insert the key in the steering lock
and turn it to position 1.
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Using the key does not operate the
central locking system.

Locking the vehicle

If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the remote control, lock it with the key as
follows:
Close the passenger door and the
trunk.
Press the central locking switch in the
upper center console ( page 79).
Check to see whether the locking knob
on the passenger door is still visible. If
necessary, push it down manually.
Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Lock the driver's door with the key. To
do so, push key into the lock until it
stops and turn it to the right 2
( page 210).
Lock the trunk, if necessary with the
key. To do so, push key into the trunk
lid lock until it stops.
Turn the key clockwise to position 3
( page 210).
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