Mercedes-Benz 300 SE 1989 Owner's Manual page 29

Car Keys
Included with your vehicle are two
master keys, one valet key and one
flat (master) key.
Master Key - square head with a red
dot - fits all locks on the car. A rm s/
disarms the anti-theft alarm system.
Valet Key - round head with a red dot
- fits only the door locks and the
steering lock. A rm s/disarm s the anti­
theft alarm system. The valet key will
not fit the trunk, glove or console
storage com partm ent locks. This key
should be used w henever the car is
left with an attendant. Be sure to lock
glove or console storage com part­
ment and trunk with the m aster key.
Flat Key
The flat key with a red dot
fits all vehicle locks. A rm s/
disarms the anti-theft alarm
system. We recom m end
that you carry the flat key
with you and keep it in a
safe place so that it is
always handy. Never leave
the flat key in the vehicle.
Obtaining Replacement Keys
Your vehicle is equipped with a theft
deterrent locking system requiring a
special key m anufacturing process.
For security reasons, replacement
keys can only be obtained via your
authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle always
remove the key from the steering
lock. Do not leave children unat­
tended in the vehicle. Unsuper­
vised use of vehicle equipment
may cause serious personal
injury.