2001 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 27

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 24 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Central locking system Start lock-out Important! Removing the key from the steering lock activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be started. Turning the key in the steering lock to position 2 deactivates the start lock-out. Note: In case the engine cannot be started, and Á and î are shown in the odometer display field, the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). General notes on the central locking system If the key in the steering lock is in position 2, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote control. If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked: • Check the batteries of the remote control, see page 224. • Synchronize the remote control, see page 225.