2002 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 34

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 30 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Central locking system Locking and unlocking with remote control Unlocking: Press transmit button Œ. All turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked. The remote control can be programmed for two kinds of unlocking modes (see below): Selective unlocking mode - Press transmit button Œ once to unlock driver's door, storage compartment in armrest, and fuel filler flap. Press transmit button Œ twice to unlock both doors, storage compartment in armrest, fuel filler flap, and trunk. Global unlocking mode - Press transmit button Œ once to unlock both doors, storage compartment in armrest, fuel filler flap, and trunk. Notes: If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will remain locked, see page 38. The presently active unlocking mode (selective or global) can only be determined by unlocking the vehicle with the remote control (see below for changing mode). If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote control, neither door is opened, the key is not inserted in the steering lock, or the central locking switch is not activated, the vehicle will automatically lock. Locking: Press transmit button ‹ once. All turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked. Note: If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing the transmit button, then it may be necessary to change the batteries in the remote control (if ok, battery check lamp in transmitter will light briefly when transmitting) or to synchronize the remote control, see page 252 and page 253.