Checking smartkey batteries, Loss of the smartkey, Opening the doors from the inside – Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
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Locking and unlocking
68
X
Press button
j
or
k
.
Battery check lamp
4
on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey
batteries are in order.
If the battery check lamp does not come on
briefly during check, the SmartKey batteries
are discharged.
X
i
You can obtain the required batteries at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i
If the batteries are checked within signal
range of the vehicle, pressing button
j
or
k
will lock or unlock the vehicle
accordingly.
If you lose your SmartKey or mechanical key,
you should do the following:
X
Have the SmartKey deactivated by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X
Report the loss of the SmartKey or the
mechanical key to your car insurance com-
pany immediately.
X
Have the mechanical lock replaced if nec-
essary.
Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to supply you with a replacement.
You can open a locked door from the inside.
Open door only when conditions are safe to
do so.
1
Locking knob
2
Inside door handle
If the vehicle has previously been locked with
the SmartKey, opening a door from the inside
will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
To cancel the alarm, see (
X
Pull on inside door handle
2
on the respec-
tive door.
If the door was locked, locking knob
1
will
move up.
Opening a door causes its window to open
slightly. It will fully close when the door is
shut.
!
A side window will not work if it is blocked
with ice or if the vehicle battery is dis-
charged. If you cannot shut a door, do not
force it or you could damage the door or
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