2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG COUPE alarm

To prevent a false alarm, deactivate the tow-
away alarm manually if your vehicle:
R is being transported
R is being loaded onto a ferry or car
transporter, for example
R is parked on a movable surface, e.g. in a
split-level garageXTo deactivate: use the Start/Stop button
to set SmartKey position 0.
or
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.XPress button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up briefly.XLock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
The tow-away alarm is deactivated.
The tow-away alarm remains deactivated
until the vehicle is unlocked and locked
again.Anti-theft systems61SafetyZ

When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer ( Y page 158).
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked or unlocked.
The audible signal can be activated and
deactivated using the on-board computer
( Y page 159).XTo unlock centrally: press the %
button.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again.
R the anti-theft alarm system is armed again.
XTo lock centrally: press the & button.
Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the setting of the locking
system in such a way that only the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This
is useful if you frequently travel on your own.
XTo change the setting: press and hold
down the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
( Y page 66) flashes twice.
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
XTo unlock the driver's door: press the
% button once.XTo unlock centrally: press the %
button twice.XTo lock centrally: press the & button.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
flashes twice.Mechanical key
General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the SmartKey, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered ( Y page 59).
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
XPress the % or & button on the
SmartKey.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.XTo unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key
XPush release catch : in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time, remove
mechanical key ; from the SmartKey.
SmartKey battery
Important safety notes
It is advisable to have batteries replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
GWARNING
Batteries contain toxic substances.
SmartKey65Opening/closingZ

XTo lock: press button ;.
If both doors are closed, the vehicle locks.XTo unlock: press button :.
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked. Only open the door
when the traffic situation permits.
If the vehicle has been locked with the central
locking button:
R and the SmartKey is set to its factory
setting, the entire vehicle is unlocked if a
door is opened from the inside
R and the SmartKey is set to an individual
setting, only the door that is opened from
inside the vehicle is unlocked.
Automatic locking mechanism
(Roadster)
You can only open a door from the inside if it
is unlocked.
The vehicle locks the doors automatically if
you drive faster than 15 km/h.
The doors are automatically unlocked after a
journey if you switch off the engine.
The vehicle locks automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels of the
vehicle are moving at a speed of more than
9 mph (15 km/h) . There is therefore a risk of
being locked out when the vehicle is being
pushed, towed or tested on a dynamometer.
XTo deactivate: press and hold button :
for about five seconds until a tone sounds.XTo activate: press and hold button ; for
about five seconds until a tone sounds.
i If you press one of the two buttons and
do not hear a tone, the relevant setting has
already been selected.
You can also switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board
computer ( Y page 159).
Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered ( Y page 59).
XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey ( Y page 65).XInsert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.Doors71Opening/closingZ

CoupeXTo unlock: insert the mechanical key into
the lock of the driver's door as far as it will
go.XTurn the mechanical key clockwise to
position 2.
The door is unlocked.XTurn the mechanical key back and remove
it.XTo open the door: press button :.
The handle moves out slightly from the
door.XPull the handle out as far as it will go.XSwing the door upwards by the handle.
Roadster
XTurn the mechanical key counterclockwise
to position 1.
The door is unlocked.XTurn the mechanical key back and remove
it.XInsert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
Coupe
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
XTo lock: lock the front-passenger door
manually from the inside ( Y page 70).XLeave the vehicle and close the driver's
door.XInsert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.XTurn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
to position 3.
The door is locked.XTurn the mechanical key back and remove
it.XCheck that both doors are locked.
i If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed.
Roadster
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
XOpen the driver's door.XClose the front-passenger door and the
trunk lid.XPress the locking button ( Y page 70).XCheck that the locking knob is in the lower
position on the front-passenger door. Press
down the locking knob by hand, if
necessary.XClose the driver's door.72DoorsOpening/closing

XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey ( Y page 65).XInsert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.XTurn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position 1.XTurn the mechanical key back and remove
it.XMake sure that the doors and the trunk lid
are locked.XInsert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
i If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed.
Trunk
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, and do not give them access
to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R injure themselves on vehicle parts
R be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
R injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts.
GWARNING
Make sure the trunk lid is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter the vehicle interior resulting
in unconsciousness and death.
! The temperature in the trunk may be high.
For this reason, do not store any
temperature-sensitive objects in the trunk.
Trunk73Opening/closingZ

XInsert the mechanical key fully into trunk
lid lock : in the rear compartment of the
center console.XTurn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as possible.XRemove the mechanical key.XCheck that the trunk remains locked when
you press on the trunk lid remote control
button.
Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key)
If the trunk can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey:
XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey ( Y page 65).XInsert the mechanical key fully into trunk
lid lock : in the center console in the
vehicle interior.XTurn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
as far as possible.
The trunk lid opens slightly.Trunk emergency release
You can open the trunk lid from inside the
vehicle with the emergency release button.XBriefly press emergency release
button :.
The trunk lid unlocks and opens slightly.XPush the trunk lid upwards to open it
completely.
The trunk lid can be unlocked with the trunk
lid emergency release when the vehicle is
stationary or while driving.
Trunk lid emergency release light:
R emergency release button : flashes for
30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened.
R emergency release button : flashes for
60 minutes after the trunk lid is closed.
The trunk lid emergency release does not
unlock the trunk lid if the battery is
disconnected or discharged.
If the vehicle was locked centrally, opening
the trunk lid with the trunk lid emergency
release triggers the anti-theft alarm system.
Side windows
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When opening and closing the side windows,
make sure that nobody can be injured by the
opening or closing procedure.
The side windows are equipped with
automatic operation and anti-entrapment
Side windows75Opening/closingZ

Vehicle remote closing
If you forget to lock your vehicle but are no
longer in the vicinity of the vehicle, it can be
locked for you by the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be locked remotely up to four
days after the ignition was last switched off.
XContact the following service hotlines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center under
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for your PIN.
The next time you are in your vehicle and
switch on the ignition, the Tele Aid Doors
Locked Remotely message appears in the
multifunction display.
Alternatively, the vehicle can also be locked
via the Internet or an iPhone in the "Owners
Online" section using your ID number and
password.
i The vehicle valet locking feature is
available when the relevant mobile phone
network is available and data connection is
possible.
Service for recovering a stolen vehicle
If your vehicle has been stolen:
XNotify the police.
The police will issue a numbered incident
report.XThis number will be forwarded to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center together with your PIN.
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center then attempts to locate the mbrace
system. The Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center contacts you and the
local law enforcement agency if the vehicle
is located. However, only the law
enforcement agency is informed of the
location of the vehicle.i If the anti-theft alarm system is active for
longer than 30 seconds, mbrace
automatically informs the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
Rear spoiler
The rear spoiler improves the handling of the
vehicle. It adapts the vehicle's aerodynamics
to the operating conditions, dependent on the
speed of the vehicle.
Coupe (example)
i If the vehicle is equipped with AMG
adaptive sport suspension system, the
button is in the switch strip above the air
conditioning control panel.
Only use button : to extend and retract the
rear spoiler manually for cleaning.
Button : is not used to operate the rear
spoiler.
If you are driving faster than 75 mph
(120 km/h), the rear spoiler automatically
extends. Button : flashes until the rear
spoiler has extended and then lights up in red.
If you then continue to drive no slower than
50 mph (80 km/h), the rear spoiler remains
extended. Button : remains lit in red.
If you then drive slower than 50 mph
(80 km/h), the rear spoiler retracts
automatically. Button : flashes until the rear
spoiler has retracted and then goes out.
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