Mercedes-Benz 560 SL 1986 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Drive Sensibly — Save Fuel
Fuel consumption, to a great extent,
depends on driving habits and oper
ating conditions.
To save fuel you should:
• keep tires at the recommended
inflation pressures
• remove unnecessary loads
• remove ski racks or roof-
mounted luggage racks when
not in use
• allow engine to warm up under
low load use
• avoid frequent acceleration and
deceleration
• have all maintenance work per
formed at regular intervals by an
authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer.
Driving in cold weather, in stop-
and-go city traffic, on short trips,
and in hilly country also increase
fuel consumption.
Owner’s Manual
560 SL
Model 107
1986
Printed in Germany
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the
vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Owner’s
Manual (s.e.e.o.). Reprinting, translation and copying, even of
excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in
writing.
ZKD/09.85/Rung
O u r company and staff congratulate you on the purchase
of your new MERCEDES-BENZ.
Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your
trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your
desire to own an automobile that will be as easy to
operate as possible and provide years of service.
Your MERCEDES-BENZ represents the efforts of many
skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure
in owning it, we ask you to make a small investment of
your time:
• Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside.
• Please consider the recommendations contained in this
manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the
operation of your MERCEDES-BENZ.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe,
pleasurable driving.
Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft
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Introduction
This Owner’s Manual contains a great deal of useful
information. We urge you to read it carefully and
familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of the
vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and
warnings. Ignoring them could result in damage to
the vehicle or personal injury.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment
described. Therefore, your may find explanations of
equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have
any questions about the operation of any equipment,
your MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will be glad to de
monstrate the proper procedures.
Owner’s Service and Warranty Policy
The Owner’s Service and Warranty Policy Booklet
contains detailed information about the warranties
covering your MERCEDES-BENZ, including:
• New Car Limited Warranty
• Emissions Systems Warranty
• Emission Performance Warranty
• California Emission Control System
Warranty (California Only)
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Maintenance
The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary
maintenance work which should be performed at re
gular intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when
you take the vehicle to a MERCEDES-BENZ dealer for
service. The Service Advisor will record each service.
Roadside Assistance
Although your Mercedes-Benz is built to be as
troublefree as possible, a Roadside Assistance
Program is available to provide emergency roadside
service after normal dealer hours and on weekends
and holidays in the contiguous United States.
Roadside Assistance is available Monday through Fri
day from 5:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight and on Saturday,
Sunday and legal holidays from 8:00 AM to
12:00 Midnight. In the event of a breakdown during
these hours, telephone this toll-free number:
1-800-222-0100.
For additional information, refer to the Mercedes-Benz
Roadside Assistance Program Booklet in your glove
compartment.
Change of Address or Ownership
If you change your address, be sure to send in the
“Change of Address Notice” found in the Owner’s
Service and Warranty Policy Booklet. It is in your own
interest that we can contact you should the need
arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all owner’s
literature with the vehicle to make it available to the
next owner.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in
the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the
Owner’s Service and Warranty Policy Booklet.
Operating Your Vehicle Outside the U.S.A. or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign coun
tries, please be aware that:
• unleaded fuels for vehicles with catalytic conver
ters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels
will damage the catalysts,
• fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating,
and improper fuel can cause engine damage,
• service facilities or replacement parts may not be
readily available.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for deliv
ery in Europe under our European Delivery Program.
For details, consult your authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer or write to:
Mercedes-Benz of North America, Inc.
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645
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Instruments and Controls, Starting the Engine
Driving Hints, Service and Maintenance
Operation
Driving
Practical Hints
Technical Data
Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc.
Index
Check Regularly and
Before a Long Trip
See page 104
What You Should Know
at the Gas Station
See last page
The First 1500 km (1000 Miles)
The more cautiously you treat your
engine during the break-in period,
the more satisfied you will be with
its performance later on. Therefore,
drive your vehicle during the first
1500 km (1000 miles) at moderate
vehicle and engine speeds.
During this period, avoid heavy
loads (full throttle driving) and high
RPMs (no more than % of maxi
mum permissible speed in each
gear).
Avoid accelerating by kickdown. It
is not recommended to brake the
vehicle by manually shifting to a
lower gear. We recommend to se
lect positions “3” or “2” only at mo
derate speeds (for hill driving).
After 1500 km (1000 miles) speeds
may gradually be increased to the
permissible maximum.
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Instruments and Controls, Starting the Engine
Driving Hints, Service and Maintenance
Instruments and Controls 10
Instrument Cluster 12
Catalytic Converter Cautions 14
Starting and Turning off the
Engine 15
Driving Hints 16
MERCEDES-BENZ
Maintenance System 18
Instruments and Controls
For more detailed descriptions see quoted pages.
1 Adjustable air outlets (page 20)
2 Slide lever for adjustable air outlet (page 20)
3 Parking brake release button (page 54)
4 Hood release handle (page 64)
5 Parking brake pedal (page 54)
6 Combination switch (page 38)
7 Exterior lamp switch (page 37)
8 Instruction tag (except tourist vehicle).
Use only unleaded gasoline
9 Cruise control (page 57)
10 Instrument cluster (page 12)
11 Horn control, airbag
12 Steering lock with ignition/starter switch
(page 36)
13 Adjustable air outlets (page 20)
14 Outside temperature indicator (page 60)
15 Rear window defroster switch (page 41)
16 Automatic antenna switch (page 51)
17 Front dome lamps switch (page 42)
18 Radio (page 47)
19 Air recirculation switch
20 Automatic climate control (page 20)
21 Ash tray with lighter (page 40, 84)
22 Left power window switch (page 42)
23 Left seat heater switch (page 30)
24 Hazard warning flasher system switch
25 Right seat heater switch (page 30)
26 Right power window switch (page 42)
27 Adjusting lever for exterior mirror on front
passenger side (page 39)
28 Glove compartment, illuminated (only with key in
steering lock positions 1 or 2)
To open, shift handle sideways
29 Loudspeaker cover, right and left
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Instrument Cluster
1 Economical driving indicator (ECONOMY).
See page 61
2 Coolant temperature gauge
Up to red marking: Maximum permissible
temperature for an anticorrosion/antifreeze-
blended fill protecting down to —30° C (—22° F).
See page 60
3 Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp (yellow).
See page 60
Fuel reserve and capacity, refer to page 92 and
last page
4 Oil pressure gauge (bar). See page 59
5 Main odometer
6 Trip odometer
7 Knob for clock adjustment
(press in for adjustments)
8 Electric clock
9 Tachometer
10 Red marking on tachometer:
Excessive engine speed
11 Turn signal indicator lamp, right (green)
12 Seat belt warning lamp (red)
13 0 2-Sensor malfunction indicator lamp (red):
If the indicator lamp comes on, it indicates a
malfunction in the 0 2-sensor circuit. The 02-sen-
sor circuit should be checked by an authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer at the first opportunity.
14 Supplemental restraint system indicator
lamp (red). See page 33
15 Antilock brake system (ABS) indicator
lamp (yellow). See page 58
16 Dimmer knob for instrument lamps,
continuous adjustment
17 Exterior light failure indicator lamp (yellow).
See page 60
18 Low windshield washer level indicator lamp
(yellow). See page 60
19 Low engine coolant level indicator lamp (yellow).
See page 60
20 Low engine oil level indicator lamp (yellow).
See page 59
21 Resetting knob for trip odometer
(push button)
22 Brake pad wear indicator lamp (yellow).
See page 59
23 Brake warning lamp (red). See pages 54, 59
24 Charge indicator lamp (red). See page 59
25 High beam indicator lamp (blue)
26 Turn signal indicator lamp, left (green)
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Catalytic Converter Cautions
Caution!
Warning!
Your MERCEDES-BENZ is equipped
with monolithic catalytic converters,
an important element in conjunction
with the 0 2-sensor to achieve
substantial control of the pollutants
in the exhaust emissions. Keep
your vehicle in proper operating
condition by following our recom
mended maintenance instructions
as outlined in your maintenance
booklet.
To prevent damage to the catalytic
converters, only use unleaded
gasoline in this vehicle.
Should any noticeable irregularities
in the engine operation occur, ex
cessive unburned fuel may reach
the converter causing it to over
heat.
As with any vehicle, do not idle,
park or operate this vehicle in
areas where combustible
materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system, as
these materials could be ignited
Starting and Turning off the Engine
Engage parking brake and move
the gear selector lever in either “P”
or “N” position before starting the
engine.
Turn key to steering lock position 2.
The charge indicator lamp should
come on.
Cold Engine
Turn key in steering lock clockwise
to the stop. Do not depress accel
erator. Release key only when the
engine is firing regularly.
At ambient temperatures of less
than —18° C (0° F), depress accel
erator three times prior to starting.
Hot Engine
Turn key in steering lock clockwise
to the stop. Do not depress accel
erator. If the engine has not fired
after approx. 4 seconds, depress
accelerator and continue cranking
until the engine is firing regularly.
Release key and back off accele
rator.
At very high coolant temperatures
the engine starting time can be
shortened if the accelerator is
depressed slowly at the beginning
of the starting process.
Turning off
Turn the key to steering lock posi
tion 0 and only remove the key
when the vehicle is stopped.
If the coolant temperature is very
high (e.g. after hard driving on
mountain roads), do not shut off
the engine immediately, allow it to
run for 1-2 minutes at increased
idle speed.
Important:
Due to the installed starter non
repeat unit, the key must be
returned to steering lock position 0
before a new starting attempt is
made.
Observe the oil pressure gauge im
mediately after starting the engine.
In a very cold engine the oil pres
sure will only rise slowly, some time
after the engine has started. Do not
speed up the engine before pres
sure is registered on the pressure
gauge.
The charge indicator lamp should
go out as soon as the engine has
started.
Should too much fuel have entered
the engine due to several unsuc
cessful starting attempts and the
engine will no longer fire, depress
the accelerator while starting. This
should make the mixture combus
tible again. Back off the accelerator
only when the engine is firing regu
larly.
In areas where temperatures
frequently drop below —25° C
(—13° F), we recommend that a
block heater is installed. Every
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will
advise you on this subject.
Driving Hints
Power assistance
When the engine is not running, the
brake and steering systems are
without power assistance. Under
these circumstances, a much
greater effort is necessary to steer
or stop the vehicle.
Tires
Do not allow your tires to wear
down too far. With less than 3 mm
('/a in) of tread, the antiskid proper
ties on a wet road are sharply re
duced.
Depending upon the weather and/
or road surface (conditions), the
traction varies widely.
Specified tire pressure must be
maintained. This applies particularly
if the tires are subjected to high
loads (e.g. high speeds, heavy
loads, high ambient temperatures).
Aquaplaning
Depending on the depth of the
water layer on the road, aquaplan
ing may occur, even at low speeds.
Avoid track grooves in the road and
apply brakes cautiously in the rain.
Tire friction
The safe speed on a wet or icy
road is always lower than on a dry
road.
You should pay particular attention
to the condition of the road as
soon as the prevailing temperatures
fall close to the freezing point.
Warning!
If ice has formed on the road, tire
traction will be substantially
reduced. Under such weather
conditions, drive, steer and brake
with extreme caution.
We recommend M + S radial-ply
tires for the cold season. On
packed snow, they can reduce your
stopping distance as compared
with summer tires. Stopping dis
tance, however, is still considerably
greater than when the road is wet
or dry.
Brakes
Warning!
When driving down long and
steep grades, relieve the brakes
by shifting into “3”, “2” or “B”.
This helps prevent overheating of
the brakes and reduces brake
pad wear.
After hard braking it is advisable to
drive on for some time so the air
stream will cool down the brakes
faster.
Warning!
After driving in heavy rain for
some time without applying the
brakes or through water deep
enough to wet brake components,
the first braking action may be
somewhat reduced and increased
pedal pressure may be neces
sary. Be sure to maintain a safe
distance from vehicles in front.
The condition of the parking brake
system is checked each time the
car is in the shop for maintenance.
Between maintenance checks it is
a good practice to apply the
parking brake once or twice while
driving at approximately 50 km/h
(30 mph) on a dry road. Apply
brake lightly until a slight drag on
the wheels is felt. Keep applying
brakes for about 10 seconds while
pulling release knob out before
releasing parking brake completely.
This practice will keep the parking
brake at maximum efficiency.
Warning!
The stop lamps will not come on
when applying the parking brake
only. Perform the procedure in
the previous paragraph only when
the road is clear of other traffic.
All checks and maintenance work
on the brake system should be
carried out by an authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
If the parking brake is released and
the brake warning lamp in the ins
trument cluster stays on, the brake
fluid level in the reservoir is too low.
Brake pad wear or a leak in the
system may be the reason for low
brake fluid in the reservoir.
Have the brake system inspected
at an authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer without delay.
Install only brake pads recommend
ed by us.
If other than recommended brake
pads are installed, the braking pro
perties of the vehicle can be affect
ed to an extent that the safety is
substantially impaired.
Parking
Warning!
To reduce the risk of personal in
jury as a result of vehicle move
ment, before leaving the vehicle
always:
1. Keep foot on brake pedel.
2. Move the selector lever to
position “P”.
3. Turn front wheels towards the
road curb.
4. Firmly depress parking brake
pedal.
5. Turn the key to steering lock
position 0 and remove.
Winter Driving Hints
The most important rule for slippery
or icy roads is to drive sensibly and
to avoid abrupt acceleration, brak
ing and steering action. Do not use
the cruise control system under
such conditions.
When the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, move selector lever to
position “N”. Try to keep the
vehicle under control by corrective
steering action.
Road salts and chemicals can
adversely affect braking efficiency.
Increased pedal force may become
necessary to produce the normal
brake effect. We therefore recom
mend depressing the brake pedal
repeatedly when traveling on salt-
strewn roads at length. This can
bring road salt impaired braking
efficiency back to normal. A prere
quisite is, however, that this is
possible without endangering other
drivers on the road.
If the vehicle is parked after being
driven on salt treated roads, the
braking efficiency should be tested
as soon as possible after driving is
resumed while adhering to the
safety requirements.
MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance
System
A maintenance booklet is included
with your car listing all the mainten
ance jobs that must be carried out
after the following mileages:
Routine Maintenance
Inspection at
1300-1600 km (800-1000 miles)
Lubrication Service every
12000 km (7500 miles)
Maintenance Service every
24000 km (15000 miles)
Additional Work every
48000 km (30000 miles)
For additional details refer to the
Maintenance Booklet.
In the case of low mileage opera
tion, the Maintenance Service must
be carried out at least once every
2 years.
Severe Operating Conditions
In the case of severe operating
conditions or heavy use mainly in
city traffic or over short distances,
frequent mountain driving, poor
roads, dusty and muddy conditions,
trailer operation, hard and sporty
driving etc., it may be necessary to
carry out maintenance work at
shorter than normal intervals, as
follows:
Engine: Oil change with filter change
every 6000 km (3750 miles)
Automatic transmission: Fluid
change without filter change every
24000 km (15000 miles)
Tires: Inspect
Air cleaner: Clean or replace
element
Special Maintenance Measures
Brake fluid should be replaced
annually, preferably in the spring.
It is recommended to use only
brake fluid approved by
MERCEDES-BENZ. Do not mix
different types of brake fluids.
The coolant should be checked for
sufficient protection before the start
of and during the hot and cold
season.
Have the coolant (water/anticorro
sion/antifreeze mixture) replaced at
least every three years (see “Fuels,
Coolants, Lubricants, etc.”).
Maintenance Vouchers
Your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer will certify in the mainten
ance booklet that all lubrication and
maintenance services have been
carried out at the correct intervals.
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Required every 12000 km
(7500 miles), or at least once a
year (fall) when using year-round
multigrade oil; otherwise at least
twice a year (spring and fall).
For engine oil recommendations,
see page 91.
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Operation
Automatic Climate Control 20
Car Keys 25
Locking and Unlocking of Doors 26
Opening the Doors 26
Central Locking System 27
Anti-Theft Alarm System 28
Seat Adjustment 29
Heated Seats 30
Supplemental Restraint System-
Seat Belts, Emergency Tensioning
Retractors, Driver Airbag 31
Steering Lock 36
Exterior Lamp Switch 37
Combination Switch 38
Exterior Mirrors 39
Inside Rear View Mirror 39
Lighter 40
Sun Visors 40
Rear Window Defroster 41
Interior Lamps 42
Power Windows 42
Soft Top 43
Electronic Radio 47
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Automatic Climate Control
The engine must be running for the
climate control system to operate.
1 Temperature selector
2 Pushbuttons for function selec
tion (only press individually)
@ Defrost
@ Multi-Level
^ Normal setting
@ EC (Economy)
(§) Off (fresh air supply off)
3 Fan control buttons
(only press individually)
@ Maximum fan speed
I™™) Automatic fan speed control
© Minimum fan speed
4 Air recirculation switch
5 Adjustable air outlets
6 Slide lever for adjustable air
outlet (7)
7 Adjustable air outlets
For maximum operating efficiency,
keep windows closed, the soft top
raised or the hard top mounted.
Heating, cooling and air distribution
within the vehicles interior will be
automatically controlled. This is
accomplished with the temperature
selector (1), the pushbuttons (2)
and the fan control buttons (3).
The adjustable air outlets 5 and 7
can be moved to direct the flow of
air as desired and opened or
closed with slide levers 6.
Slide lever 6 towards the center of
the car to open outlet 7.
With the exterior lamps turned on
(except standing lamps), the sym
bols on all buttons light up. Each
button shines brighter when
pressed.
Note:
The air conditioner removes con
siderable moisture from the air
during operation. It is normal, if
water drips on the ground through
openings in the underbody.
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| | Temperature Selection (° C)
b — S
fPf The desired temperature can be adjusted by
turning the temperature selector. The selected
temperature is reached as quickly as possible and
maintained. A basic setting of 22° C (72° F) is recom
mended. To avoid undesirable temperature fluctua
tions, a set temperature should be readjusted in small
increments.
To override the automatic climate control turn the
temperature wheel to either extreme end position
“MIN” or “MAX”.
“MIN” (detent) = peak cooling performance.
The system operates with recirculated air, without
additional fresh air.
“MAX” (detent) = maximum heating performance.
If button S is pressed with the temperature selector
in the “MIN” or “MAX” position, it will run con
tinuously at a high speed.
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Air Recirculation
Pressing the symbol-side of the air recirculation
switch causes air to be recirculated without addi
tional fresh air and the red indicator lamp to light up.
After a while the air recirculation mode will switch off
automatically, including the indicator lamp.
The air recirculation mode can be used with high or
low outside temperatures, or to prevent dust or an
noying odors from entering the car’s interior. If the
windows should fog up from the inside, the air recir
culation switch should be turned off. The red indica
tor lamp should then go out.
Note:
The air recirculation mode will not come on if but
ton ® is pressed.
Function Setting
<§) Off
In this setting, the fresh air supply to the interior of
the car is shut off, (to prevent entrance of odors, i.e.
while driving through tunnels, etc. or to prevent the
entrance of water from automatic car wash). Use this
setting only temporarily while driving.
@ Economy setting - Ventilation
0 Normal setting - Cooling
@ Economy setting - Heating
^ Normal setting - Heating
^ EC (ECONOMY) = Economical setting; the air
conditioning compressor remains off.
In any other setting, the air conditioning compressor
comes on with ambient temperatures above +2° C
(+36° F).
As a fuel saving measure, we recommend this setting
be used with cool outside temperatures, so that the
air conditioning compressor remains off.
In the ventilation mode, air is emitted from outlets (5)
and (7).
In the heating mode, warm air is primarily supplied to
the foot area. In addition, warm air is also supplied to
the ducts in the doors. Only enough warm air is sup
plied to the windshield and air outlets (7), to keep the
glass defogged in normal weather conditions. In the
heating mode, air will be emitted periodically from
outlets (5), depending on the interior temperature.
With low outside temperatures, fan operation is can
celled until the engine coolant starts to warm up.
@ Normal Setting
We recommend this setting with humid and warm
outside conditions.
The setting ^ corresponds with setting @ but, in
addition, the air can also be cooled as necessary.
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@ Multi-Level
This setting is used for clearing a fogged windshield.
As soon as possible, reset to 0 or 0 .
In the heating mode, warm air is supplied to the
windshield foot area, air outlets (7), and to the ducts
in the doors. Additionally, warm air will be emitted
periodically from outlets (5), depending on the interior
temperature.
In the cooling mode, cool air is supplied to the wind
shield, foot area, door ducts, and air outlets (5) and
(7).
Defrost
0 Defrost
The maximum amount of heated air is directed to the
windshield and side windows (outlets, 7). This setting
overrides temperature and fan speed settings, and
the air recirculation switch.
Car Keys
Flat Key
Included with your vehicle are two
master keys, one valet key and one
flat (master) key.
Master Key - square head with a
red dot - fits all locks on the car.
Arms/disarms the anti-theft alarm
system.
Valet Key - round head - fits only
the door locks and the steering
lock. This key is intended to be
used whenever the car is left with
an attendant. Be sure to lock glove
compartment and trunk with the
master key. The valet key cannot
be used to de-activate the anti-theft
alarm after the car was locked with
the master key.
The flat key with a red dot
fits all vehicle locks.
Arms/disarms the anti-theft
alarm system. We recom
mend that your carry the
flat key with you and keep
it in a safe place so that it
is always handy (e.g. in
your wallet). Never leave
the flat key in the vehicle.
Obtaining Replacement Keys
Your car has a theft deterrent
locking system. For security rea
sons, replacement keys can only
be obtained via an authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer. There
fore, obtaining replacement keys
requires considerable time.
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Opening the Doors
From outside: pull handle
outwards (1).
From inside: pull handle in door
panel (4).
Locking and Unlocking of Doors
From the outside: turn key.
From the inside: actuate locking
lever.
2 Unlocking
3 Locking
The driver’s door can be locked
only if it is closed and the door
lock has properly engaged.
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Central Locking System
The entire vehicle may be locked or
unlocked with the central locking
system:
• Using the master or valet key in
either door.
• Using the master key in the
trunk lock.
The central locking system locks or
unlocks both doors, trunk lid and
fuel filler flap simultaneously.
Doors
When you lock the car, both door
locking levers must be engaged in
the forward direction. If either one
is in the rearward position the
respective door is not properly
closed. You should then, open and
reclose this door, and engage the
locking lever in the forward
direction.
Note:
The central locking system can be
engaged from the driver- and
passenger-side door locking lever,
provided the driver’s door is com
pletely closed. It can also be en
gaged from the passenger-side if
the ignition key is removed, or en
gaged in the steering lock without
being turned (key in position 0).
If the car has been locked from the
outside with the master key, the
anti-theft alarm will come on if a
door is opened from the inside, or if
opened with the valet key.
Trunk
To unlock the trunk with the central
locking system, turn the master key
in the trunk lock completely to the
left and let it return to the normal
position. Push in trunk lock button
and open the trunk. To lock the
trunk, turn the master key comple
tely to the right and let it return to
the normal position.
The trunk can remain locked while
the central locking system is un
locked (e.g. while driving or when
leaving the car in a situation where
it must be driven using the valet
key, but you wish the trunk to re
main locked at parking lots, work
shops, etc.). Turn the master key
completely to the right and pull it
out in that position. Now the trunk
can only be unlocked with the mas
ter key by turning it back to the left.
Important!
If the trunk is unlocked with the
central locking system engaged,
the doors and fuel filler flap will
also be unlocked. After closing the
trunk, the central locking system
must again be engaged using the
key!
Note:
If the fuel filler flap cannot be
opened, refer to “Unlocking the
Fuel Filler Flap” (page 76).
Anti-Theft Alarm System
The anti-theft alarm can be armed
or disarmed with the master key
(identified by red dot) by locking or
unlocking either door or the trunk.
Operation
Once the alarm system has been
armed, the exterior vehicle lamps
will flash and the horn will sound
intermittently when someone tries
to:
• open a door
• open the trunk
• open the hood
• remove the radio
• switch on or bridge the ignition
circuit
• step on the brake pedal
• raise the vehicle, i.e. towing
away.
The alarm will last approximately
150 seconds in the form of blinking
exterior lamps. At the same time an
additional horn will sound intermit
tently for 60 seconds, pause for
30 seconds, and repeat for another
60 seconds.
The alarm will stay on even if the
arming element (a door, for
example) is immediately closed.
Note:
If the radio is removed from its
mounting when the anti-theft alarm
is armed the radio will automatically
be rendered inoperative!
To avoid setting off the alarm unin
tentionally, do not arm the alarm
system in the following situations;
e.g.: Auto ferry, auto train, when
hitching/unhitching a trailer, or
heavy loading/unloading. For this
purpose use the valet key and not
the master key for locking the
vehicle.
Special Function
To activate the anti-theft alarm from
the trunk, turn the master key in
the trunk lock completely to the
right and pull it out in this position.
If you want the alarm system to be
armed at the trunk only, turn the
master key in the trunk lock com
pletely to the right and pull it out in
that position. Then disarm the rest
of the vehicle by unlocking either
door with the master key. You can
now lock or unlock the doors and
filler flap, as well as start the
engine, using the valet key.
Do not give the master key to an
unauthorized person. We recom
mend that you carry the flat key
safely with you (e.g. in your wallet)
so that it is always handy. This key
has the same function as the
master key.
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