Mercedes-Benz 2009 SL65 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
Starter switch positions
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X
Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid
lock.
X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise to posi-
tion % and remove the mechanical key in
that position to lock the trunk.
The trunk remains locked even when the vehi-
cle is centrally unlocked.
You can only cancel the separate trunk lock-
ing mode by means of the mechanical key.
X
Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid
lock.
X
Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise
to neutral position $ and remove the
mechanical key in that position to unlock
the trunk.
You can now open the trunk.
Power closing assist for trunk lid
It is not necessary to slam the trunk lid
closed. An electrical power-assisted mecha-
nism draws the trunk lid closed quietly and
automatically once the trunk lid has been
latched. When the electrical power-assisted
mechanism has stopped, the trunk can be re-
opened.
G
Warning!
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
opening when closing the trunk lid. Be
especially careful when small children are
around.
In case of danger, pull the inside or outside
door handle, or press the trunk lid lock.
To prevent personal injury, never actuate
the closing assist mechanism by tampering
with the door or trunk lid latch.
G
Warning!
Make sure the trunk is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide
(CO) gases may enter vehicle interior
resulting in unconsciousness and death.
X
Press the trunk lid gently into its lock.
Starter switch positions
SmartKey
G
Observe Safety notes, see
page 60.
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For removing SmartKey (gear selector
lever must be in park position P)
$
Power supply for some electrical consum-
ers, e.g. radio
%
Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
&
Starting position
When you switch on the ignition, all lamps
(except high-beam headlamp indicator lamp,
and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti-
vated) in the instrument cluster come on. If a
lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come
on when the ignition is switched on, have it
Controls in detail
Z