Closing The Trunk; Trunk Lid Emergency Release - Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 User Manual

Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking

Closing the trunk

The recess is located on the inner side of
the trunk lid.
1 Recess
Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on
recess 1.
Close trunk lid with hands placed flat
on it.
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Warning!
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
opening when closing the trunk. Be espe-
cially careful when small children are
around.
Warning!
Only drive with the trunk closed as, among
other dangers such as visibility blockage,
exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle
interior.
i
To prevent an inadvertent lockout, do
not place the key in the trunk.

Trunk lid emergency release

G
The handle for the trunk lid emergency re-
lease is located on the inside of the trunk
lid.
G
1 Handle
Pull handle 1 in direction of arrow to
open the trunk lid.
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The emergency release handle unlocks
and opens the trunk while the vehicle is
standing or driving.