Valet Key; Flat Key; Obtaining Replacement Keys - Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL 1989 Owner's Manual

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. Arms/
disarms the anti-theft alarm system.
Valet Key - round head with a red
dot - fits only the door locks and the
steering lock. Arms/disarms the anti­
theft alarm system. The valet key will
not fit the trunk glove or console stor­
age compartment locks. This key
should be used whenever the car is
left with an attendant. Be sure to lock
glove or console storage compart­
ment and trunk with the master key.

Flat Key

The flat key with a red dot
T
fits all vehicle locks.
Arms/disarms the anti­
theft alarm system. We
recommend 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 manufacturing 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 un­
attended in the vehicle. Unsuper­
vised use of vehicle equipment
may cause serious personal in­
jury.