Locking - Mercedes-Benz 2005 M-Class Operator's Manual

Getting started
Parking and locking
Press the seat belt release button
( page 43).
Allow the retractor to completely re-
wind the seat belt by guiding the latch
plate.
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With the key removed and the driver's
door open, a warning sounds if the ve-
hicle's exterior lamps are not switched
off.
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock, and lock your ve-
hicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip-
ment may cause an accident and/or seri-
ous personal injury.
For more information, see "Locking and
unlocking" ( page 88).
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Locking

Warning!
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
openings when closing the doors. Be espe-
cially careful when small children are
around.
Before closing doors, make sure there is no
possibility of someone getting caught in a
door during closing.
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After exiting the vehicle, press the lock
button ‹ on the remote control
( page 32).
The turn signal lamps flash three times
and the locking knobs on the doors
move down.
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock, and lock your ve-
hicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip-
ment may cause an accident and/or seri-
ous personal injury.
For more information, see "Locking and
unlocking" ( page 88).
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