Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Owner's Manual page 66

Trunk Lid Release Switch
The switch is located in the center
console.
To release the trunk lid, the vehicle
must be parked and unlocked. Press
symbol side of switch until trunk lid is
released.
The indicator lamp remains on with
trunk lid released.
Notes:
With vehicle centrally locked, the
trunk can also be opened by using the
remote control. Press button.
The trunk lid cannot be released by the
switch when previously locked
separately with the key. To open, refer
to Trunk, separately looked (in Index).
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