Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK-Class - Manual (Page 211)

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Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the remote control, lock it with the key as
follows:
̈ Close the passenger door and the
trunk.
̈ Press the central locking switch in the
upper center console (
୴ page 79).
̈ Check to see whether the locking knob
on the passenger door is still visible. If
necessary, push it down manually.
̈ Lock the driver’s door with the key. To
do so, push key into the lock until it
stops and turn it to the right 2
(
୴ page 210).
̈ Lock the trunk, if necessary with the
key. To do so, push key into the trunk
lid lock until it stops.
Turn the key clockwise to position 3
(
୴ page 210).
!
Do not place the key inside the trunk,
since the trunk is locked once its lid is
closed and the vehicle was previously
centrally locked.
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Unlocking your vehicle with the key will
trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To
cancel the alarm, do one of the follow-
ing:
ț Press button Œ or ‹ on the
remote control.
ț Insert the key in the steering lock
and turn it to position 1.
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Using the key does not operate the
central locking system.