Start lock-out, Important, Note – Mercedes-Benz 2000 SL-Class User Manual
Page 38: General notes on the central locking system, If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked

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Central locking system
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation
Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints
Car care
Index
Start lock-out
Important!
Removing the key from the steering lock activates the
start lock-out. The engine cannot be started.
Turning the key in the steering lock to position 2
deactivates the start lock-out.
Note:
In case the engine cannot be started (vehicle’s battery is
in order), and
Á and î are shown in the
odometer display field, the system is not operational.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-
800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in
Canada).
General notes on the central locking system
• If the key in the steering lock is in position 2, the
vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the
remote control.
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked:
• Aim transmitter eye at a receiver of either door
handle and press button
‹ or Œ.
• Check the batteries of the remote control,
see page 251.
• Synchronize the central locking system,
see page 252.