Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 310)

Unlocking/locking manually
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Unlocking/locking manually
Unlocking the vehicle
If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey, open the driver’s door and the
trunk using the mechanical key.
i Unlocking the vehicle with the mechani-
cal key and opening the driver’s door or the
trunk will trigger the anti-theft alarm sys-
tem.
To cancel the alarm, insert the SmartKey in
the starter switch.
Removing the mechanical key
1 Mechanical key locking tab
2 Mechanical key
X Move locking tab 1 in direction of arrow.
X Slide mechanical key 2 out of the housing.
Unlocking the driver’s door
$ Unlocking
2 Mechanical key
X Insert mechanical key 2 into the driver’s
door lock until it stops.
X Turn mechanical key 2 counterclockwise
to position $ until the locking knob moves
up.
The driver’s door is unlocked.
X Pull the door handle to open the driver’s
door.
Unlocking the trunk
A minimum height clearance of 5.78 ft
(1.76 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
$ Unlocking
2 Handle
3 Mechanical key
X Insert mechanical key 3 into the trunk lid
lock until it stops.
X Turn mechanical key 3 counterclockwise
to position $ and simultaneously pull han-
dle 2 and lift trunk lid.
! Always make sure there is sufficient over-
head clearance.
X Turn mechanical key 3 back and remove
it from the trunk lid lock.
Practical hints