2008 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 65

Getting started Parking and locking Locking Exit the vehicle and close the doors and the trunk. 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. Warning! G To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors. Be especially careful when small children are around. Before closing doors, make sure that there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing. Opening a door causes its window to open slightly. It will fully close when the door is shut. ! 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. ! Failure to switch off the exterior lamps when leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged battery. i Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: A warning signal and the message Remember your key. remind you not to leave the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the vehicle. Warning! G 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. 65