2009 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 70

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Checking SmartKey batteries X Loss of the SmartKey If you lose your SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following: X Have the SmartKey deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Press button j or k. Battery check lamp 4 (Y page 67) comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in order. If the battery check lamp does not come on briefly during check, the SmartKey batteries are discharged. X Replace the batteries (Y page 311). Report the loss of the SmartKey or the mechanical key to your car insurance company immediately. Have the mechanical lock replaced if necessary. 1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle X i You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i If the batteries are checked within signal range of the vehicle, pressing button j or k will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement. Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, see (Y page 64). X Pull on inside door handle 2 on the respective door. If the door was locked, locking knob 1 will move up. 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 vehicle battery is discharged. If you cannot shut a door, do not force it or you could damage the door or 68