2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 103
2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Trunk lid emergency release With the emergency release button, the trunk can be opened from inside the trunk. i The emergency release button unlocks the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion. Automatic central locking The doors and the trunk automatically lock when the vehicle is set into 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 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 a vehicle speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle is pushed or towed is on a test stand i The emergency release button does not unlock the trunk if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected. 1 Emergency release button Briefly press emergency release button 1. The trunk lid unlocks and opens slightly. Push up the trunk lid to fully open. i If the vehicle has previously been centrally locked with the SmartKey, opening the trunk 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. You can deactivate the automatic locking using the control system, see "Setting automatic locking" ( page 146). 102