Mercedes-Benz 2003 SL 55 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
In the “Controls in detail” section you will
find detailed information on how to oper-
ate the equipment installed on your vehi-
cle. if you are already familiar with the
basic functions of your vehicle, this section
will be of particular interest to you.
To quickly familiarize yourself with the ba-
sic functions of the vehicle, refer to the
“Getting started” section of this manual.
The corresponding page numbers are giv-
en at the beginning of each segment.
Locking and unlocking
Keys
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
SmartKeys with remote controls and a re-
movable mechanical key. The locking tabs
for the mechanical key portion of the two
keys are a different color to help distin-
guish each key unit.
The remote control key provides an ex-
tended operating range. To prevent theft,
however, it is advisable to only unlock the
vehicle when you are in close proximity to
it.
The key centrally locks and unlocks:
ț the doors
ț the trunk lid
ț the glove box
ț the storage space under the armrest
ț the storage compartment in the rear
ț the fuel filler flap
SmartKey with remote controls
1 Lock button
2
Š Unlock button for the trunk lid
3 Mechanical key locking tab
4
ΠUnlock button
5 Battery check lamp
6
 Panic button (page 67)
i
You can also open and close the re-
tractable hardtop using the key
(
page 163).