2004 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 97

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. Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO so that grasping a door handle only unlocks the driver's door, interior lockable storage compartments and the fuel filler flap. Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about six seconds until battery check lamp 5 ( page 90) flashes twice. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO will then function as follows: Unlocking the driver's door Grasp the driver's door handle. Global unlocking Grasp the door handle on the passenger side. Global locking Press lock button at door handle or trunk lid. Restoring to factory setting Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about six seconds until battery check lamp 5 ( page 93) flashes twice. ! If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO, then the battery in the SmartKey is discharged, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning or the vehicle battery is drained. Check the battery in the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO ( page 92) and replace it if necessary ( page 328). Use the mechanical key to unlock the doors ( page 325). i The vehicle could inadvertently unlock if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO 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 55) or trunk ( page 98). 96