2000 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 34

Automatic central locking The central locking switch also operates the automatic central locking. With the automatic central locking system activated, the doors and trunk are locked at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/ h) or more. The fuel filler flap and the storage compartment in the armrest remain unlocked. To activate: With key in steering lock position 2 hold upper portion of switch (1) for a minimum of 5 seconds. To deactivate: With key in steering lock position 2 hold lower portion of switch (2) for a minimum of 5 seconds. Notes: If doors are unlocked with the central locking switch after activating the automatic central locking, and neither door is opened, then the doors remain unlocked even at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/ h) or more. If a door is opened from the inside at speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km /h) or less with the automatic central locking activated, the door will again be automatically locked at speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km /h) or more. Important! When towing the vehicle, or with the vehicle on a dynamometer test stand, please, note the following: With the automatic central locking activated and the key in steering lock position 2, the vehicle doors will lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel spin at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/ h) or more. To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking, deactivate the automatic central locking. Central locking system Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 31 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index