2003 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 86

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting Global unlocking Grasp the door handle. The vehicle will lock again automatically within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if neither door nor trunk is opened. Individual setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the KEYLESS-GO card so that grasping a door handle only unlocks the driver's door, interior lockable storage compartments and the fuel filler flap. Unlocking the driver's door Grasp the driver's handle. Global unlocking Grasp the door handle on the passenger side. Global locking Press lock button at door handle or trunk. i The vehicle could inadvertently unlock if the KEYLESS-GO card is within 3 ft. (1 m) of the vehicle and the door handle is splashed with water, or you attempt to clean the door handle. Global locking Press lock button at door handle ( page 50) or trunk ( page 88). 1 Programming button 2 "Driver's door" symbol 3 "Global unlock" symbol Press and hold the programming button 1 until the "Driver's door" symbol 2 lights up. The KEYLESS-GO card will then function as follows: 86