Mercedes-Benz SLK-CLASS Operator's Manual page 157

Unlocking and opening the trunk
A minimum height clearance of
5.78 ft (1.76 m) is required to open the
trunk lid.
The trunk lid lock is located next to the
handle above the rear license plate recess.
Trunk lid lock
1 Unlocking in an emergency
Fully insert the mechanical key into the
trunk lid lock.
Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position 1 until it stops,
and simultaneously
pull the trunk lid handle and lift lid.
!
Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
Turn the mechanical key back and re-
move it from the trunk lid lock.
Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Locking the vehicle
If you cannot lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey, do the following:
Close the passenger door and the trunk
lid.
Press the central locking switch in the
upper part of the center console
( page 102).
Check to see whether the locking knob
on the passenger door has moved
down.
If necessary, push it down manually.
The passenger door is locked.
Exit the vehicle and close the driver's
door.
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