2009 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR Owner's Manual

98 Controls in detailIn 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
given at the beginning of each segment.Locking and unlocking
SmartKey
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
SmartKeys, each with remote control and
a removable mechanical key.
The SmartKey provides an extended oper-
ating range. To prevent theft, however, it is
advisable to only unlock the vehicle when
you are in close proximity to it.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks:

the doors


the trunk


the fuel filler flap


the storage compartment between the
backrests


the storage compartment under the
armrest
SmartKey with remote control1‹ Lock button
2Š Unlock button for trunk
3Mechanical key locking tab
4ŒUnlock button
5Battery check lamp
6Â Panic button !
To prevent possible malfunction, avoid
exposing the SmartKey to high levels of
electromagnetic radiation.
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When you unlock the vehicle, the
electro-hydraulic brake system is activated.

99 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Factory setting
Global unlocking
Press buttonŒ.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.
The vehicle will lock again automatically
and rearm the anti-theft alarm system
within approximately 40 seconds of
unlocking if:


neither door nor trunk is opened


the SmartKey is not inserted in the
starter switch


the central locking switch is not
activated
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. It is possible
for children to open a locked door from the
inside, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.i
USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, then the batteries in the Smart-
Key are discharged, the SmartKey is malfunc-
tioning or the vehicle battery is drained.


Check the batteries in the SmartKey
(page 100) and replace them if necessary
(page 359).


Use the mechanical key to unlock the vehicle
(page 357).


Have the vehicle battery and the battery con-
nections checked. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact Road-
side Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.

100 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingGlobal locking
Press button‹.
With the trunk and all doors closed, all
turn signal lamps flash three times. The
anti-theft alarm system is armed.
Selective setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the SmartKey so that
pressingŒ only unlocks the driver’s
door, interior storage compartments and
the fuel filler flap.

Press and hold buttonsŒ and‹
simultaneously for about 6 seconds un-
til battery check lamp5 flashes twice.
The SmartKey will then function as
follows:Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap

Press buttonΠonce.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.
Global unlocking

Press buttonΠtwice.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.
Global locking

Press button‹.
With the trunk and all doors closed, all
turn signal lamps flash three times. The
anti-theft alarm system is armed.
Restoring to factory setting

Press and hold buttonsŒ and‹
simultaneously for about 6 seconds un-
til battery check lamp5 (
page 98)
flashes twice.Unlocking and opening the trunk
You can unlock the trunk separately.
A minimum height clearance of
5.5 ft (1.66 m) is required to open the
trunk lid.

Press and hold buttonŠ until the
trunk lid unlocks and opens slightly.
Checking the batteries

Press button ‹ or Œ.
Battery check lamp5 (
page 98)
comes on briefly to indicate that the
SmartKey batteries are in order.
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If battery check lamp5 does not come on
briefly during check, then the SmartKey
batteries are discharged.
Replace the batteries (
page 359).
You can obtain the required batteries at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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If the batteries are checked within signal
range of the vehicle, pressing button‹
orΠwill lock or unlock the vehicle
accordingly.

101 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key
If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key,
you should do the following:
Have the SmartKey deactivated by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Report the loss of the SmartKey or the
mechanical key immediately to your
car insurance company.

If necessary, have the trunk lock
replaced.
Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
be glad to supply you with a replacement.
Opening the doors
Opening from the outside
For information on opening the doors from
the outside, see “Getting started”
(page 39).Opening from the inside
You can open a locked door from the in-
side. Open the door only if the vehicle is
stationary and when conditions are safe to
do so.
1Inside door handle

Pull on door handle1.
The door swings outwards and up-
wards automatically.
Opening a door causes the door win-
dows on that side of the vehicle to
open slightly. They will return to the up
position when the door is closed.
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Ensure sufficient side- and overhead clear-
ance prior to opening the doors, see “Main di-
mensions” (
page 391).

102 Controls in detailLocking and unlocking
Opening the trunk
Opening the trunk from the outside
A minimum height clearance of
5.5 ft (1.66 m) is required to open the
trunk lid.
The handle is located above the rear
license plate recess.
1Trunk lock
2Handle The vehicle must be unlocked.

Pull on handle2 and lift the trunk lid.
The trunk can also be opened using
buttonŠ on the SmartKey or from its
inside in an emergency, see “Trunk emer-
gency release” (
page 104).
Opening the trunk from the inside
You can open the trunk from the inside if
the vehicle is stationary.
A minimum height clearance of
5.5 ft (1.66 m) is required to open the
trunk lid.
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The door windows will not open or close if
the battery is discharged or the door windows
are impeded by ice. In this case open or close
the door with increased caution. Do not attempt
to force the door opened or closed. Doing so
may damage the door seals or the side window.
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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, do one of the following:


Press buttonŒ or‹ on the
SmartKey.


Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.
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Always make sure that there is sufficient
overhead clearance.

103 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
The switch is located on the lower part of
the center console.
1Remote trunk opening switch
Press switch1 until the trunk lid
unlocks and opens slightly.

Lift the trunk lid.
The trunk can also be opened using
buttonŠ on the SmartKey or from its
inside in an emergency, see “Trunk emer-
gency release” (
page 104).
Closing the trunk lid
1Handle

Lower trunk lid by firmly pulling on
handle1.
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Always make sure that there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
Warning!
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To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
opening when closing the trunk lid. Be espe-
cially careful when small children are
around.
Make sure the trunk is closed when the en-
gine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, such as blocked visibility,
exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle
interior. These fumes are damaging to your
health.
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Do not pull on the Airbrake or the wind
screen. Otherwise the Airbrake, the wind screen
or the trim panel could be damaged.
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Do not place the SmartKey in the open
trunk. You may lock yourself out.
If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the
trunk lid will lock automatically after closing it.
All turn signals will flash three times to confirm
locking.

104 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingTrunk emergency release
The emergency release button is located
on the inside of the trunk lid.
With the emergency release button, the
trunk can be opened from inside the trunk.Emergency release button
Briefly press emergency release
button.
The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid
opens slightly.

Push up the trunk lid to fully open.The emergency release button unlocks the
trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in
motion.
Illumination of the emergency release
button:


The button will flash for 30 minutes
after opening the trunk.


The button will flash for 60 minutes
after closing the trunk.
The emergency release button does not
open the trunk lid if the vehicle battery is
discharged or disconnected.
Automatic locking
The doors and the trunk lock automatically
when the vehicle is set into motion.
You can open a locked door from the in-
side. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
The doors unlock automatically after an ac-
cident if the force of the impact exceeds a
preset threshold.
The vehicle locks automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning at vehicle speeds of approximately
9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You could
therefore lock yourself out when the vehi-
cle is pushed or is on a test stand.
You can deactivate the automatic locking
using the control system (
page 139).
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If the vehicle has previously been locked
from the outside with the SmartKey, opening the
trunk from the inside using the emergency
release button will trigger the anti-theft alarm
system.
To cancel the alarm, do one of the following:


Press buttonŒ or‹ on the
SmartKey.


Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.