2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 395

Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, open the driver's door and the trunk using the mechanical key. Removing the mechanical key Unlocking the driver's door i Unlocking the vehicle with the mechanical key and opening the driver's door or the trunk will trigger the anti-theft alarm system ( page 90). To cancel the alarm, insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. 1 Mechanical key locking tab 2 Mechanical key Move locking tab 1 in direction of arrow. Slide mechanical key 2 out of the housing. 1 Unlocking 2 Mechanical key Insert mechanical key 2 into the driver's door lock until it stops. Turn mechanical key 2 counterclockwise to position 1 until the locking knob moves up. The driver's door is unlocked. Pull the door handle to open the driver's door. 394