2008 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 123
2008 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Power closing assist for trunk lid Press the trunk lid gently into its lock. The trunk closes automatically. Warning! Automatic central locking The doors and the trunk lid lock automatically when the vehicle is set into motion. Locking and unlocking from the inside Warning! G G i You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. 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. 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 When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. You can deactivate the automatic locking using the control system ( page 166). You can lock or unlock the vehicle from inside using the central locking switches. This can be useful, for example, if you want to unlock the passenger door from the inside or want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive. The central locking switches do not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap or the interior storage compartments, such as the glove box. 122
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