2008 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 115

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking ! A side window will not work if it is blocked with ice or if the battery needs charging. If you cannot shut a door, do not force it or you could damage the door or the side window. Fix whatever is affecting the window before trying to shut the door. i If you hear a warning signal, you have forgotten to switch off the low beam headlamps or the parking lamps before opening the driver's door. In addition, the message Lights Are Still On appears in the multifunction display. Switch off the low beam headlamps or the parking lamps. If the message Switch off lights or remove key. appears in the multifunction display, remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or switch off the automatic headlamp mode. i If the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft 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 41). The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be inside the vehicle. Opening the trunk You can open the trunk if the vehicle is stationary and the retractable hardtop is fully opened or closed. Warning! G Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. ! Failure to switch off the exterior lamps when leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged battery. A minimum height clearance of 6.2 ft (1.88 m) is required to open the trunk lid. i If the trunk lid does not open, the trunk lid is still locked separately ( page 120). 114