2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 268

171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 266 Version: 2.11.8.1 266 Replacing SmartKey batteries i This procedure does not arm the antitheft alarm system, nor does it lock the fuel filler flap and the storage compartments. Manually unlocking the gear selector lever If the vehicle's electrical system is malfunctioning, the gear selector lever could remain locked in park position P. In this case the gear selector lever can be unlocked manually, e.g. to tow the vehicle. X Engage the parking brake. Opening/closing manually Raising retractable hardtop manually G Warning! If the retractable hardtop does not completely open or close, the roof hydraulics will lose pressure and the retractable hardtop is lowered Rafter approximately 7 minutes when the ignition is switched on Rafter Practical hints approximately 15 seconds when the ignition is switched off Shortly before the hardtop is lowered, a warning will sound. In the multifunction display you will see K and the message Retractable Roof Lowering. Properly lock retractable hardtop before continuing to drive. ! Do not use sharp objects to loosen the gear selector lever cover in the center console, as this could damage the gear selector lever cover or the center console. X G Warning! Manually closing the retractable hardtop is a complicated and technically demanding procedure and should only be performed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or qualified technician. Attempting to manually close the retractable hardtop may cause damage to the retractable hardtop and/or personal injury. G Warning! To prevent possible accidents, drive the vehicle only with the retractable hardtop either completely closed and locked, or fully lowered into its storage compartment. Replacing SmartKey batteries If the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged, the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked. It is recommended to have the batteries replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Insert a flat, blunt object into the left edge of gear selector lever cover : at the positions indicated by the arrows. X Loosen gear selector lever cover : using this object. X Pull gear selector lever cover : out and remove. X Simultaneously push down release ; and move the gear selector lever out of park position P. The gear selector lever is unlocked. i The gear selector lever is locked again as soon as you move it back to park position P.