2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Long-Term Road Test

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Long-Term Road Test

Our 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster has a very basic key fob. It's so basic that it's missing a few key features.

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quadricycle

What's the age of an average Mercedes buyer, and more than that SLS buyer? That's probably why you don't see even more buttons on that "key". It might also be why the SLS doesn't have keyless entry. After a lifetime of locking doors, its sometimes hard to trust that the car will lock and unlock itself. I bet that's the reason the key fob has to be inserted in, and not just left in your pocket: Some people are just more comfortable using a key as they've always used one, same as the locks.

darthbimmer

Age aside, Benz owners are a discerning bunch and appreciate luxury touches. My BMW 135 convertible has all these remote features (except remote start) and it's very handy. A Benz at nearly 4x the price should have them, too.

zcalvert

given this car's propensity to grenade its top... this may be a wise omission.

fordson1

Remote start on your Acura? Please don't tell me it's an automatic...

480sxs

Try this: Point the fob at the driver's door handle key slot and hold the unlock button. On the SLK the caution lights flash and the roof starts to go down. Hold the lock button to get it to go up.