Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class 2009 User Manual
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Getting started
Unlocking
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Press unlock button
Πon the
SmartKey.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
anti-theft alarm system is disarmed.
5 Door handle
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Press the front part of the door
handle
5.
The door swings outwards and
upwards 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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Enter the vehicle and insert the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
For more information, see “Locking and
unlocking” (
୴
page 98).
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The electro-hydraulic brake system is
activated.
Warning!
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Always stand to the rear of the door before
opening it, otherwise the opening action
may cause injury. Outside temperature may
affect door opening speed.
!
Ensure sufficient side- and overhead
clearance prior to opening the doors, see “Main
dimensions” (
୴
page 391).
Warning!
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Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
722 S:
Because of the carbon fiber the footwell
could be slippery when wet. Be careful when
entering the vehicle with wet shoe soles,
you could slip on it.
!
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.