Trunk - Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Owner's Manual

Emergency Unlocking in Case of
Accident
The doors unlock automatically a short
time after an accident (this is intended to
aid rescue and exit). However, the key
must still be in steering lock position 2.

Trunk

0. Neutral position - push to open
1. Unlocking
2. Locking (detent)
3. Separate locking of trunk -
remove key in this position.
When the trunk is separately locked, it
remains locked when centrally
unlocking the vehicle.
To deny any unauthorized person
access to the trunk, lock it separately.
Leave only the valet key with the
vehicle.
Notes:
In case of a malfunction in the central
locking system the trunk can be locked
and unlocked individually.
If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened,
refer to Fuel Filler Flap, Manual
Release (see Index).
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