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Car Forum / Mercedes-Benz Cars / May 2007

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New SL500 How many keys does one get ?

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John - 01 May 2007 16:44 GMT
I received 2 .Shouldn't I have received 3?
Thanks
John
Tiger - 01 May 2007 20:11 GMT
Mmm... yes,,, two regular and one skinny a.s non-remote valet key unless you
got keyless go system... which I don't know what they give you.
Dori A Schmetterling - 02 May 2007 23:02 GMT
On my 2001 CLK the old system no longer applied.

I received two remote control devices.  This device is inserted in the
ignition 'socket'.  "Skinny" headless key no longer exists as the ignition
cannot be 'ignited' by a key.

There is a mechanical key in the 'fob', but it's only good for the glove
box.

And I don't have "keyless go".

DAS

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> Mmm... yes,,, two regular and one skinny a.s non-remote valet key unless
> you got keyless go system... which I don't know what they give you.
John - 04 May 2007 00:14 GMT
>Mmm... yes,,, two regular and one skinny a.s non-remote valet key unless you
>got keyless go system... which I don't know what they give you.

They gave me two identical keys with an inserted metal key on them.

They have one red button marked "panic" and 3 black push-buttons The
first with an image of a close padlock the second with an image of a
open padlock and the last one with an open trunk.
Are they keyless? What is the difference?
Thanks for the help
John
Tiger - 04 May 2007 15:45 GMT
Well, that is technically "key." Electronic key that is.

Keyless Go is a different system alltogether. In the Keyless Go system, they
give you a credit card transponder that you put in your wallet. When you
approach the car, it will unlock the car.

When you sit in driver seat and press the "start" button, it will fire up
the engine for you.

When you leave the car, it will lock your car.
Dori A Schmetterling - 04 May 2007 18:19 GMT
Indeed.

John, you have the standard remote-control system.  Black 'grip' with
'headless' metal key inserted.

I don't have the red button.  What does that actuate?

Your car is more up-market (and expensive) than mine, and more recent, so
you'll have extra features.

If you hold the lock button down for a little longer any open windows should
close, too.

Consult the door-stop of a manual...

In the 'old' days, did one not get FOUR keys?  The headless one, two
standard keys and one 'valet' key that did not open the boot/trunk.

DAS

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> When you leave the car, it will lock your car.
Tiger - 05 May 2007 00:32 GMT
Red button is for Panic... to set off your alarm on your car as you approach
it... to scare would be thief away...
me - 05 May 2007 00:35 GMT
> Red button is for Panic... to set off your alarm on your car as you
> approach it... to scare would be thief away...

I use it to find my car in the parking lot (just kidding)
John - 05 May 2007 02:36 GMT
>Indeed.
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>> When you leave the car, it will lock your car.

I conclude that I have what they call a SmartKey.

The red button on the key (panic alarm) triggers a high frequency
audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps for about 2 1/2 minutes.

The descriptions on the operator's manual is interrupted with so many
infantile warnings that makes it difficult to follow most subjects.

Thanks to all

John
The Spanish Inquisition - 06 May 2007 07:41 GMT
> In the 'old' days, did one not get FOUR keys?  The headless one, two
> standard keys and one 'valet' key that did not open the boot/trunk.

Yes, I have a full set with my '87 w124.

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