Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
The trunk can also be opened using
ț the SmartKey, see “Locking and un-
locking” (
page 94)
ț the remote trunk lid release switch, see
“Opening the trunk from the inside”
(
page 108)
ț the trunk lid emergency release button,
see “Trunk lid emergency release”
(
page 109)
Opening the trunk from the inside
You can open the trunk from the inside if
the vehicle is stationary and the retract-
able hardtop is fully opened or closed.
The switch is located on the driver’s door.
1 Remote trunk lid release switch
2 Indicator lamp
̈ Pull remote trunk lid release switch 1.
The trunk lid unlocks. Indicator
lamp 2 comes on and remains lit until
the trunk is closed again.
̈ Lift the trunk lid.
The trunk can also be opened using
ț the SmartKey, see “Locking and un-
locking” (
page 94)
ț the remote trunk lid release switch, see
“Opening the trunk from the inside”
(
page 108)
ț the trunk lid emergency release button,
see “Trunk lid emergency release”
(
page 109)
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To facilitate trunk loading and unload-
ing when the hardtop is retracted, you
can raise the hardtop from its storage
position in the trunk using the loading
aid feature (
page 235). You may also
unhook the luggage cover.
Remember to resecure the luggage
cover after loading/unloading the
trunk. Otherwise you will not be able to
lower the retractable hardtop.