Locking - Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL Operator's Manual

If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
the vehicle is locked again.
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the theft deterrent locking system is
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armed again.
To lock centrally: press the & button.
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The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
the doors
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the trunk lid
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the glove box
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the stowage compartment under the
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armrest
the stowage compartment in the rear
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compartment
the fuel filler flap
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When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer ( page 234).
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KEYLESS-GO
General notes
Bear in mind that the engine can be started
by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a
KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle.
Locking/unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry
the SmartKey with you. When you touch the
surface of the sensors on the vehicle's
outside door handles, KEYLESS-GO
establishes a radio connection between the
vehicle and the SmartKey. When the engine
is started and while you are driving, KEYLESS-
GO also checks whether a valid SmartKey is
page 235).
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in the vehicle by periodically establishing
radio contact.
You can combine the functions of KEYLESS-
GO with those of a conventional SmartKey.
Unlock the vehicle by using KEYLESS-GO, for
instance, and lock it using the & button on
the SmartKey.
When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO,
the distance between the SmartKey and the
corresponding door handle must not be
greater than 3 ft (1 m).
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner
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surface of the door handle.
To lock the vehicle: touch sensor
X
surface :.
Convenience closing feature: touch
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recessed sensor surface ; for an
extended period (
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Further information on the convenience
closing feature ( page 101).
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If you pull on the handle of the trunk lid, only
the trunk of the vehicle is unlocked.
Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system. This means only the driver's door, the
lockable stowage compartments in the
vehicle interior and the fuel filler flap are
unlocked when the vehicle is unlocked. This
is useful if you frequently travel on your own.
SmartKey
page 101).
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