Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual page 84

Trunk
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Opening/closing
X
To open: pull remote operating switch for
trunk lid : until the trunk lid opens.
X
To close: press remote operating switch
for trunk lid : until the trunk lid is closed.
You can open and close the trunk lid from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary
and unlocked.
Locking the trunk separately
You can lock the trunk separately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk
remains locked and cannot be opened.
X
Close the trunk lid.
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
Y
SmartKey ( page 70).
Basic position
1
Locking
2
X
Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as the stop.
X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise from
position 1 to position 2.
X
Remove the mechanical key.
X
Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key)
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
If the trunk cannot be unlocked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the trunk lid, the anti-theft alarm system
will be triggered ( Y page 65).
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey ( Y page 70).
X
Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as the stop.
Basic position
1
To unlock
2
X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
from position 1 as far as it will go to
position 2.
X
Pull the trunk lid handle.
The trunk is unlocked.