2006 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 113
2006 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking i The emergency release button unlocks the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion. Illumination of the emergency release button: The button flashes for 30 minutes after opening the trunk. The button flashes for 60 minutes after closing the trunk. i If the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, opening the trunk from the inside using the emergency release button will trigger the alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: Press button Œ or ‹ on the SmartKey. Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO* Grasp an outside door handle. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be within 3 ft. (1 m) of the vehicle. Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button ( page 37). The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be inside the vehicle. Automatic central locking The doors and the trunk lid lock automatically when the vehicle is set into motion. You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. i The doors unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact exceeds a preset threshold. The vehicle locks automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle is pushed is on a test stand You can deactivate the automatic locking using the control system ( page 155). i The emergency release button does not open the trunk lid if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected. 112