2009 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 71
2009 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking side window. Fix whatever is affecting the window before trying to shut the door. You can open a locked door from inside at any time. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch: Rand the SmartKey is set to factory settings, Locking and unlocking from the inside G Observe Safety notes, see page 55. You can lock or unlock the vehicle from inside using the central locking switches. This can be useful, for example, if you 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. Automatic central locking The doors and the trunk lock automatically when the vehicle is set into motion. You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. The doors are designed to 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 or towed or is on a test stand. You can deactivate the automatic central locking using the control system (Y page 124). the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened from the inside Rand the SmartKey is set to selective settings, only the door opened from inside is unlocked If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey, it will not unlock using the central unlocking switch. Opening the trunk G Warning! 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. You can open the trunk when the vehicle is stationary and the retractable hardtop is fully opened or closed. 1 Central locking switch 2 Central unlocking switch X X Locking: Press central locking switch 1. If all doors are closed, the vehicle locks. Unlocking: Press central unlocking switch 2. Z 69
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