Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

Doors
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Problem
The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey.
The engine cannot be
started using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey is in
the vehicle.
Doors

Important safety notes

G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, and do not give them access
to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
injure themselves on vehicle parts
R
be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
R
heat or cold
injure themselves or have an accident with
R
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
the on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X
Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
( Y page 515).
or
X
Jump-start the vehicle (
or
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
A door is open. Therefore, the SmartKey cannot be detected as
easily.
X
Close the door and try to start the vehicle again.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X
Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Y page 516).
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts.
G
WARNING
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment unless they are
firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of:
strong braking maneuvers
R
sudden changes of direction
R
an accident
R