Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK-Class Automobile User Manual


 
Locking and unlocking
70
A minimum height clearance of 5.78 ft
(1.76 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
!
Always make sure there is sufficient over-
head clearance.
1
Handle
X
Press and hold button i on the Smart-
Key.
The trunk lid is unlocked and opens slightly.
or
X
Pull on handle 1.
The vehicle must be unlocked.
X
Lift the trunk lid and swing it open.
Closing the trunk
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.
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.
G
Observe Safety notes, see
page 55.
Do not leave the SmartKey in the open trunk.
You may lock yourself out.
If the vehicle was previously centrally locked
with the SmartKey, the trunk lid will lock auto-
matically when closed. All turn signal lamps
flash three times to confirm locking.
i
When the hardtop is retracted, it must be
completely lowered in the trunk before the
trunk can be closed (Y page 199).
1
Handle
X
Lower the trunk lid using handle 1.
X
Close trunk lid with hands placed flat on
trunk lid.
Trunk lid emergency release
With the emergency release button, the trunk
lid can be opened from inside the trunk.
Controls in detail