2009 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 73
2009 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking If the vehicle has previously been centrally locked with the SmartKey, opening the trunk from the inside using the emergency release button will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, see (Y page 64). X X X X Close the trunk. Remove the mechanical key from the SmartKey (Y page 308). Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock. Turn the mechanical key clockwise to position % and remove the mechanical key in that position to lock the trunk. Valet locking To deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk, e.g. when you valet park the vehicle, lock it separately with the mechanical key. Leave only the SmartKey less its mechanical key with the vehicle. 1 Emergency release button X Briefly press emergency release button 1. The trunk lid unlocks and opens slightly. Push up the trunk lid to fully open. X The trunk remains locked even when the vehicle is centrally unlocked. You can only cancel the separate trunk locking mode by means of the mechanical key. X Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock. X The emergency release button unlocks the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion. Illumination of the emergency release button: RThe button flashes for 30 minutes after opening the trunk. RThe Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise to neutral position $ and remove the mechanical key in that position to unlock the trunk. You can now open the trunk. button flashes for 60 minutes after closing the trunk. The emergency release button does not unlock the trunk, if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected. $ Neutral position % Locked 71
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