2011 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 72

70 Locking and unlocking 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. - electronic items such as a mobile phone or another SmartKey metallic objects such as coins or metal foil - i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO RYou Doing so could impair the function of the KEYLESS-GO system. RTo lock or unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey Controls in detail must be located outside the vehicle within approximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door or the trunk. RWhen the vehicle has been parked for more than 72 hours, the KEYLESS-GO function is deactivated. Pull an outside door handle and switch on the ignition once to activate the KEYLESS-GO function. RIf the SmartKey is positioned farther away from the vehicle, the system may no longer recognize the SmartKey. The vehicle cannot be locked or the engine started via the KEYLESS-GO system. while the engine is running (e.g. if a passenger exits the vehicle with the SmartKey), the message Key Not Detected appears in the multifunction display while driving off. Find the SmartKey or change its present location immediately (e.g. place it on the passenger seat or insert it in shirt pocket). RIf the SmartKey is removed from the vehicle RIf can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey (Y page 68). can combine KEYLESS-GO functions with normal SmartKey functions (e.g. unlocking with KEYLESS-GO and locking with button &). carry the SmartKey with you. store the SmartKey together with you have started the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, you can only turn it off again with this button, even if you have put the SmartKey in the starter switch in the meantime. RThis RYou RAlways RNever does not apply if, after starting, the automatic transmission is still in park position P and the SmartKey is then inserted in the starter switch. The SmartKey will then have priority over the KEYLESS-GO function and the vehicle's electrical system will operate according to the position of the SmartKey in the starter switch, even stopping the engine.