Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Operator's Manual.

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The emergency release button does
not open the trunk lid if the vehicle
battery is discharged or disconnected.
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 button Œ or ‹ on the
SmartKey.
Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
Automatic locking
The doors and the trunk lock automatically
when the vehicle is set into motion.
You can open a locked door from the inside.
Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
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The doors unlock automatically after an
accident 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 vehicle
is pushed
is on a test stand
You can deactivate the automatic locking
using the control system ( page 137).
Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Locking and unlocking from the inside
You can lock or unlock the vehicle from inside
using the central locking switches.
This can be useful, for example, if you want
to unlock the passenger door from the inside
or want to lock the vehicle before
starting to drive.
The central locking switch does not lock or
unlock the fuel filler flap.
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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. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment may cause
an accident and/or serious personal injury.
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