2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC lock

XTo restore the factory settings:press andhold down the6and7buttonssimultaneously for approximately six sec-onds until the battery check lamp(Ypage 69) flashes twice.
Mechanical key
General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be locked orunlocked with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock andopen the driver's door or the trunk lid, theanti-theft alarm system will be triggered.Switch off the alarm (Ypage 64).
Removing the mechanical key
XPush release catchCin the direction of thearrow and at the same time removemechanical keyDfrom the SmartKey.
For further information about:
Runlocking the driver's door (Ypage 73)
Runlocking the trunk (Ypage 74)
Rlocking the vehicle (Ypage 73)
Inserting the mechanical key
XPush mechanical keyDcompletely into theSmartKey until it engages and releasecatchCis back in its basic position.
SmartKey battery
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive sub-
stances. If batteries are swallowed, it can
result in severe health problems. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
HEnvironmental note
Batteries contain pollutants.
It is illegal to dispose of
them with the household
rubbish. They must be col-
lected separately and dis-
posed of in an environmen-
tally responsible recycling
system.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or to a col-
lection point for used bat-
teries.
The SmartKey batteries contain perchloratematerial, which may require special handlingand regard for the environment. Nationalguidelines must be observed during disposal.In California, seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you havethe batteries replaced at a qualified specialistworkshop.
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Checking the battery
XPress the7or6button.The battery is working properly if batterycheck lampClights up briefly.
The battery is discharged if battery checklampCdoes not light up briefly.
XChange the battery (Ypage 69).
If the SmartKey battery is checked within thesignal reception range of the vehicle, pressingthe7or6button:
Rlocks or
Runlocks the vehicle
iYou can get a battery at any qualified spe-cialist workshop.
Replacing the battery
You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
XTake the mechanical key out of the Smart-Key (Ypage 68).
XPress mechanical keyDinto the SmartKeyopening in the direction of the arrow untilbattery compartment coverCopens. Donot hold battery compartment coverCclosed while doing so.
XRemove battery compartment coverC.
XRepeatedly tap the SmartKey against yourpalm until battery

Problems with the SmartKey
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
You can no longer lockor unlock the vehicleusing the SmartKey.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XCheck the SmartKey battery (Ypage 69) and replace it if neces-sary (Ypage 69).
If this does not work:
XUnlock (Ypage 73) or lock (Ypage 73) the vehicle using themechanical key.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
XUnlock (Ypage 73) or lock (Ypage 73) the vehicle using themechanical key.
The SmartKey is faulty.
XUnlock (Ypage 73) or lock (Ypage 73) the vehicle using themechanical key.
XHave the SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
You can no longer lockor unlock the vehicleusing KEYLESS-GO.
KEYLESS-GO was deactivated.
XReactivate KEYLESS-GO (Ypage 66).
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XCheck the SmartKey battery (Ypage 69) and replace it if neces-sary (Ypage 69).
If this does not work:
XUnlock (Ypage 73) or lock (Ypage 73) the vehicle using themechanical key.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
XUnlock (Ypage 73) or lock (Ypage 73) the vehicle using themechanical key.
KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning.
XLock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of theSmartKey.
XHave the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialistworkshop.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remotecontrol function:
XUnlock (Ypage 73) or lock (Ypage 73) the vehicle using themechanical key.
XHave the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialistworkshop.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The engine cannot bestarted using the Smart-Key.
The on-board voltage is too low.
XSwitch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interiorlighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
XCheck the starter battery and charge it if necessary(Ypage 259).
or
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 260).
or
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine cannot bestarted using KEYLESS-GO. The SmartKey is inthe 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 69) and replace it if neces-sary (Ypage 69).
If this does not work:
XStart your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
XStart your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
You have lost a Smart-Key.XHave the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist work-shop.
XReport the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
XIf necessary, have the locks changed as well.
You have lost themechanical key.XReport the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
XIf necessary, have the locks changed as well.
The side windows can-not be opened or closedusing the convenienceopening/closing fea-ture.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XCheck the SmartKey battery (Ypage 69) and replace it if neces-sary (Ypage 69).
Doors
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, 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]
Rstart the engine
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
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Never leave children or animals unattended
in the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. This
also applies for the Digital Vehicle Key if the
"Digital Vehicle Key" function is activated via
Mercedes me connect.
Unlocking and opening doors from
the inside
!The side windows will not open/close ifthe battery is discharged or if the side win-dows have iced up. It will then not be possi-ble to close the door. Do not attempt toforce the door closed. You could otherwisedamage the door or the side window.
You can open a door from inside the vehicleeven if it has been locked.
If the vehicle has previously been locked fromthe outside, opening a door from the insidewill trigger the anti-theft alarm system. Switchoff the alarm (Ypage 64).
XPull door handleD.If the door is locked, locking knobCpopsup. The door is unlocked and can beopened.
When a door is opened, the side window onthat side opens slightly. When the door isclosed, the side window closes again.
Centrally locking and unlocking the
vehicle from the inside
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehiclefrom the inside. For example, you can unlock
the front-passenger door from the inside orlock the vehicle before you pull away.
XTo unlock:press buttonC.
XTo lock:press buttonD.If the front-passenger door is closed, thevehicle locks.
The central locking button does not lock orunlock the fuel filler flap or the stowage com-partment in the center console.
You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally fromthe inside if the vehicle has been locked withthe SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
You can open a door from inside the vehicleeven if it has been locked.
If a locked door is opened from the inside, theprevious unlock status of the vehicle will betaken into consideration if:
Rthe vehicle was locked using the lockingbutton for the central locking, or
Rif the vehicle was locked automatically
The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had pre-viously been fully unlocked. If only the driver'sdoor had been previously unlocked, only thedoor which has been opened from the inside isunlocked.
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Automatic locking feature
XTo deactivate:press and hold buttonCforabout five seconds until a tone sounds.
XTo activate:press and hold buttonDforabout five seconds until a tone sounds.
If you press one of the two buttons and do nothear a tone, the relevant setting has alreadybeen selected.
The vehicle is locked automatically when theignition is switched on and the wheels areturning.
You could therefore lock yourself out if:
Rthe vehicle is being pushed.
Rthe vehicle is being towed.
Rthe vehicle is on a roller dynamometer.
You can also switch the automatic lockingfunction on and off using the on-board com-puter (Ypage 178).
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
using the mechanical key
iIf you want to centrally lock the vehicleusing the mechanical key, begin by pressingthe locking button for the interior lockingmechanism while the driver's door is open.Then lock the driver's door using themechanical key.
XTo unlock:turn the mechanical key coun-ter-clockwise as far as it will go to positionG.
XTo lock:turn the mechanical key clockwiseas far as it will go to positionG.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock andopen the driver's door, the anti-theft alarmsystem will be triggered. Switch off the alarm(Ypage 64).
Trunk
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured
or not secured sufficiently, they could slip,
tip over or be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking
or a sudden change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
!The trunk lid swings upwards whenopened. Therefore, make sure that there issufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
!Only close the trunk once the roof is low-ered completely. Otherwise, you could dam-age the roof.
If you close the trunk lid before the roof islowered completely, the loading aid switchlights up and a warning tone sounds.
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The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can befound in the "Vehicle data" section(Ypage 303).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. Youcould otherwise lock yourself out.
The trunk lid can be:
Ropened/closed from outside
Ropened automatically from outside
Rlocked separately
Ropened with the emergency release button
Runlocked with the mechanical key
You should preferably place luggage or loadsin the trunk.
Opening/closing from outside
Opening
XPress the6button on the SmartKey.
XPull handleC.
XLift the trunk lid.
Closing
XPull the trunk lid down using recessC.
XLock the vehicle if necessary with the7button on the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.
It does not lock if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is detected in the trunk.
Locking the trunk separately
You can lock the trunk separately. If you thenunlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk remainslocked and cannot be opened.
XClose the trunk lid.
XTake the mechanical key out of the Smart-Key (Ypage 68).
XInsert the mechanical key into the trunk lidlock as far as it will go.
XTurn the mechanical key clockwise frompositionGto positionH.
XRemove the mechanical key.
XInsert the mechanical key into the Smart-Key.
Unlocking the trunk (mechanical
key)
!The trunk lid swings upwards whenopened. Therefore, make sure that there issufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
If the trunk cannot be unlocked with theSmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the mechanicalkey.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock andopen the trunk lid, the anti-theft alarm systemwill be triggered. Switch off the alarm(Ypage 64).
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XTake the mechanical key out of the Smart-Key (Ypage 68).
XInsert the mechanical key into the trunk lidlock as far as it will go.
XTurn the mechanical key from positionGcounter-clockwise as far as it will go to posi-tionH. Simultaneously pull the trunk lidhandle.The trunk is unlocked.
XTurn the mechanical key back to positionGand remove it.
XInsert the mechanical key into the Smart-Key.
Emergency release for the trunk
You can unlock the trunk lid from the insidewith the emergency release button.
XPress emergency release buttonCbriefly.The trunk lid unlocks and opens.
The trunk lid can be unlocked and opened withthe trunk lid emergency release when the vehi-cle is stationary or while driving.
The trunk lid emergency release does notunlock the trunk lid if the battery is disconnec-ted or discharged.
Trunk lid emergency release light:
REmergency release buttonCflashes for30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened
REmergency release buttonCflashes for60 minutes after the trunk lid is closed
Side windows
Important safety notes
GWARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the side win-
dow moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side
window during the opening procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or pull the switch to close the side
window again.
GWARNING
While closing the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If somebody
becomes trapped, release the switch or
press the switch to open the side window
again.
GWARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they
are left unsupervised. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
Side window reversing feature
The front side windows are equipped with anautomatic reversing feature. If a solid objectblocks or restricts the upward movement of
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