2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC ROADSTER lock

XTo restore the factory settings:press and
hol dd ownthe % and& buttons simul-
taneouslyf or approximatelys ixseconds until
the battery check lamp (
Ypage 68 )flashes
twice.
Mechanical key
General notes
If the vehicl ecan no longer be locked or
unlockedw itht he SmartKey or with KEYLESS-
GO ,use the mechanical key.
If yo uusethe mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the trunk lid, the anti-
thef talarm system will be triggered .Switch off
the alarm (
Ypage 64).
Removing the mechanical key
XPush release catch :in the direction of the
arrow and at the same time remove mechan- ica lkey ; from the SmartKey.
For further informatio nabout :
Runlocking the driver's door (Ypage 72)
Runlocking the trunk (Ypage 73)
Rlocking the vehicl e(Ypage 72)
Insertingthe mechanical key
XPush mechanical key ;completelyi nto the
SmartKey unti litengages and release
catch :is back in its basicp osition.
SmartKey battery
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Batterie scontain toxica nd corrosive substan-
ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can resul tin
severe health problems .There is ariskoff atal
injury.
Kee pbatteries outoft he reach of children. If
ab attery is swallowed, see kmedica lattention
immediately.
HEnvironmental note
Batterie scontain pollu-
tants .Itisi llegalto dispose
of them with the household
rubbish. The ymustbec ol-
lected separatelya nd dis-
posed of in an environmen-
tally responsibl erecycling
system.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsi-
bl em anner. Take dis-
chargedb atteries to aquali -
fie ds pecialist workshop or
to ac ollectio npoint for
used batteries.
The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate
material ,which mayr equire specia lhan dling
and regard for the environment. National guide-
lines must be observed during disposal. In Cal-
ifornia ,see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm .
Mercedes-Benz recommends thaty ouhave the
batteries replaced at aquali fied specialist work-
shop.
SmartKey67
Opening and closing
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Checking thebattery
XPress the &or% button.
The battery is working properl yifbattery
check lamp :lightsupb riefly.
The battery is discharged if battery check
lamp :does no tlight up briefly.
XChange th ebattery (Ypage 68).
If th eSmartKey battery is checked within the
signal reception range of th evehicle ,pressing
the & or% button:
Rlocks or
Runlock sthe vehicle
iYou can get abattery at any qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Replacin gthe battery
You require aCR20253V cellbattery.
XTaket hemechanical ke yout of th eSmartKey
(Ypage 67).
XPress mechanical key ;intot he SmartKey
opening in th edirection of th earrow until bat-
tery compartmen tcover :opens. Do not
hold battery compartmen tcover :closed
while doings o.
XRemove battery compartmen tcover :.
XRepeatedly tap th eSmartKey against your
palm until battery =falls out.
XInsertt henewb attery witht hepositiv eter-
minal facing upwards. Use alint-free cloth to
do so.
XMakes ure that th esurface of th ebattery is
free of lint, grease and other contaminants.
XInsertt hefrontt absofb attery compartment
cover :intot he housing and then pres sto
close it.
XInsertm echanical key ;intot he SmartKey
(Ypage 67).
XCheckt hefunction of all SmartKey buttons on
th ev ehicle.
68SmartKey
Opening and closing

Problems with the SmartKey
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
You can no longer lock or
unlock the vehicle using
the SmartKey.The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XCheck the SmartKey battery (Ypage 68) and replace it if necessary
(Ypage 68).
If this does not work:
XUnlock (Ypage 72) or lock (Ypage 72) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
There is interference from apowerful source of radio waves.
XUnlock (Ypage 72) or lock (Ypage 72) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
The SmartKey is faulty.
XUnlock (Ypage 72) or lock (Ypage 72) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
XHave the SmartKey checked at aqualified specialist workshop.
You can no longer lock or
unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO.KEYLESS-GO was deactivated.
XReactivate KEYLESS-GO (Ypage 65).
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XCheck the SmartKey battery (Ypage 68) and replace it if necessary
(Ypage 68).
If this does not work:
XUnlock (Ypage 72) or lock (Ypage 72) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
There is interference from apowerful source of radio waves.
XUnlock (Ypage 72) or lock (Ypage 72) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning.
XLock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the
SmartKey.
XHave the vehicle and SmartKey checked at aqualified specialist
workshop.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote con-
trol function:
XUnlock (Ypage 72) or lock (Ypage 72) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
XHave the vehicle and SmartKey checked at aqualified specialist
workshop.
SmartKey69
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The engine cannot be
started using the Smart-
Key.The on-board voltage is too low.
XSwitch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
XCheck the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Ypage 253).
or
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 253).
or
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop.
The engine cannot be
started using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey is in
the vehicle.The vehicle is locked.
XUnlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XCheck the SmartKey battery (Ypage 68) and replace it if necessary
(Ypage 68).
If this does not work:
XStart your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
There is interference from apowerful source of radio waves.
XStart your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
You have lost aSmart-
Key.XHave the SmartKey deactivated at aqualified specialist workshop.
XReport the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
XIf necessary, have the locks changed as well.
You have lost the
mechanical key.XReport the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
XIf necessary, have the locks changed as well.
The side windows cannot
be opened or closed
using the convenience
opening/closing fea-
ture.The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XCheck the SmartKey battery (Ypage 68) and replace it if necessary
(Ypage 68).
Doors
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake
Rshift the automatic transmission out of park
position P
Rstart the engine
There is arisk of an accident and injury.
Never leave children or animals unattended in
the vehicle.
70Doors
Opening and closing

When leaving the vehicle, alwaystake the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. This
also applies to mobile phones if the "Digital
Car Key in smartphone" function is activated
via the Mercedes me connect web app.
Unlocking and opening doors from
the inside
!
The side windows will not open/close if the
batter yisdischarged or if the side windows
have iced up. It will then not be possible to
close the door. Do not attempt to forcet he
door closed. You could otherwise damage the door or the side window.
You can open adoor from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked.
If the vehicle has previously been locked from
the outside, opening adoor from the inside will
trigger the anti-theft alarm system. Switc hoff
the alarm (
Ypage 64).
XPull door handle ;.
If the door is locked, lockingk nob: pops up.
The door is unlocked and can be opened.
When adoor is opened, the side window on that
side opens slightly. When the door is closed, the
side window closes again.
Centrally locking and unlocking the
vehicle from the inside
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from
the inside. For example, you can unlock the
front-passenger door from the inside or lock the
vehicle before you pull away.
XTo unlock: press button :.
XTo lock:press button ;.
If the front-passenger door is closed, the vehi-
cle locks.
The central lockingb utton does not lock or
unlock the fuel filler flap or the stowage com-
partmen tinthe center console.
You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from the
inside if the vehicle has been locked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
You can open adoor from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked.
If al ocked door is opened from the inside, the
previous unlock status of the vehicle will be
taken into consideration if:
Rthe vehicle was locked using the lockingb ut-
ton for the central locking, or
Rif the vehicle was locked automatically
The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had previ-
ously been fully unlocked. If only the driver's
door had been previously unlocked, only the
door which has been opened from the inside is
unlocked.
Automatic locking feature
Doors71
Opening and closing
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XTo deactivate:press and holdbutton :for
aboutf ives econds unti latone sounds.
XTo activate: press and hol dbutton ;for
aboutf ives econds unti latone sounds.
If yo upress one of the two buttons and do not
hea rat one, the relevant setting hasa lready
been selected.
The vehicl eislocked automaticall ywhent he
ignition is switched on and the wheels are turn-
ing.
Yo uc ould therefore lock yoursel fout if:
Rthe vehicl eisbeing pushed.
Rthe vehicl eisbeing towed.
Rthe vehicl eisonar ollerdynamometer.
Yo uc an also switch the automatic locking func-
tio nona nd off using the on-board computer
(
Ypage 173).
Unlocking/lockin gthe driver's door
using the mechanical key
i
If yo uwanttoc entrall yloc kthe vehicl eusing
the mechanical key,b eginby pressing the
locking button for the interio rloc king mech-
anism whil ethe driver's door is open. Then
lock the driver's door using the mechanical
key.
XTo unlock: turn the mechanical key counter-
clockwise as far as it will go to position 1.
XTo lock:turn the mechanical key clockwise as
far as it will go to position 1.
If yo uusethe mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-thef talarm sys-
tem will be triggered .Switch off the alarm
(
Ypage 64).
Trunk
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If objects, luggage or load sare not secured or
not secured sufficiently ,they could slip ,tip
overorbef lung around and thereb yhitvehicle
occupants. There is ariskofi njury,p articu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or asud-
de nc hange in direction.
Alway sstoreo bjects so thatt hey cannotbe
flung around .Secure objects, luggage or
load sagain st slipping or tipping before the
journey.
!The trunk li dswing su pwar ds when opened.
Therefore, make sure thatt hereiss ufficient
clearance above the trunk lid.
!Onlyc lose the trunk once the roofisl owered
completely. Otherwise, yo ucould damag ethe
roof.
If yo uclose the trunk li dbefore the roofi s
lowered completely, the loading ai dswitch
lights up and awarning tone sounds.
The opening dimensions of the trunk li dcan be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Ypage 295).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You
could otherwise lock yoursel fout.
The trunk li dcan be:
Ropened/closedf rom outside
Ropenedautomaticall yfrom outside
Rlocked separately
Ropene dwitht he emergency release button
Runlockedw itht he mechanical key
Yo us houl dpreferabl yplace luggage or load sin
the trunk.
72Trunk
Opening and closing

Opening/closing from outside
Opening
XPress the %button on the SmartKey.
XPull handle :.
XRaise the trun klid.
Closing
XPull the trun klid down using recess :.
XLock the vehicle if necessary using the &
button on the key or with KEYLESS-GO.
If KEYLESS-GO detects aSmartKey in the trunk,
it does not lock.
Locking the trunk separately
You can lock the trun kseparately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trun kremains
locked and cannot be opened.
XClose the trun klid.
XTake the mechanical key out of the SmartKey
(Ypage 67).
XInser tthe mechanical key into the trun klid
lock as far as it will go.
XTurn the mechanical key clockwise from posi-
tion 1to position 2.
XRemove the mechanical key.
XInsertthe mechanical key into the SmartKey.
Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key)
!
The trun klid swings upwards when opened.
Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient
clearanc eabove the trun klid.
If the trun kcannot be unlocked with the Smart-
Key or KEYLESS-GO, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the trun klid, the anti-thef talarm system
will be triggered. Switc hoff the alarm
(
Ypage 64).
XTake the mechanical key out of the SmartKey
(Ypage 67).
XInser tthe mechanical key into the trun klid
lock as far as it will go.
XTurn the mechanical key from position 1
counter-clockwise as far as it will go to posi-
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tion2.S imultaneouslyp ullthe trunk li dhan-
dle.
The trunk is unlocked.
XTurn the mechanica lkey back to position 1
and remove it.
XInsert the mechanica lkey into the SmartKey.
Emergenc yrelease fort he trunk
Youc an unlock the trunk li dfromt he insid ewith
the emergency release button.
XPress emergency release button :briefly.
The trunk li dunlocks and opens.
The trunk li dcan be unlocke dand opene dwith
the trunk li demergency release when the vehi-
cle is stationar yorwhiledriving.
The trunk li demergency release does not unlock
the trunk li difthe battery is disconnecte dor
discharged.
Trunk li demergency release light:
REmergency release button :flashe sfor
30 minute safter the trunk li disopened
REmergency release button :flashe sfor
60 minute safter the trunk li disclosed
Side windows
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Whil eopening the side windows ,bod yp arts
could become trapped between the side win-
do wa nd the door frame as the side window
moves .There is ariskofi njury.
Make sure thatn obodytouche sthe side win-
do wd uringt he opening procedure. If some-
body becomest rapped,release the switch or
pull the switch to close the side windo wagain .
GWARNING
Whil eclosing the side windows ,bod yp arts in
the closing area could become trapped .There
is ar iskofi njury.
When closing make sure thatnop arts of the
body ar einthe closing area .Ifsomebody
become strapped ,release the switch or press
the switch to open the side windo wagain .
GWARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped ,particularly if theya re
left unsupervised .There is ariskofi njury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKeyw ithy ou and lock the vehicle. Never
leav echildren unsupervised in the vehicle.
Side windo wreversin gfeature
The front side windows ar eequippe dwitha n
automatic reversing feature. If asolid object
blocks or restricts the upward movement of one
of the front side windows durin gthe closing
process, the side windo wopens agai nautomat-
ically. During the manua lclosing process, the
side windo wonlyo pens agai nautomatically
after the corresponding switch is released. How-
ever, the automatic reversing featur eisonlya n
ai da nd does not relieve yo uofthe responsibility
of paying attentio nwhenc losing asidew indow.
GWARNING
The reversing featur edoesn ot react:
Rto soft, light and thino bjects ,e.g.s mall fin-
gers
Rove rthe last 1/6 in(4 mm) of the closing
movement
Rdurin gresetting
Rwhen closing the side windo wagain man-
uall yimm ediatel yafter automatic reversing
Thi sm eans thatt he reversing featur ecannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is ariskofi njury.
74Side windows
Openin gand closing