2010 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 61
2010 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 59 Version: 2.11.8.1 Locking and unlocking When you open a door, the windows on that side lowers slightly. Once you close the door, the windows move up again. 59 Automatic central locking You can switch the automatic central locking on or off using the control system (Y page 108). 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 a vehicle speed of above 9 mph (15 km/h). You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle is pushed or towed or is on a test stand. X Locking: Press central locking switch :. When all doors are closed, the vehicle locks. X Unlocking: Press central unlocking switch ;. You can open a locked door from the inside. 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, 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 has been locked centrally with the SmartKey, it will not unlock using the central unlocking switch. Locking and unlocking from the inside G Observe Safety notes, see page 45. You can lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside using the central locking or unlocking switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive. The central locking or unlocking switch does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap or the interior storage compartments, such as the glove box. 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. ! When you open the trunk, the trunk lid swings open upwards. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. Z Controls in detail ! A 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 the window. Fix whatever is affecting the window before trying to shut the door.