2006 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 101

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Trunk lid emergency release The emergency release button is located on the inside of the trunk lid. With the emergency release button, the trunk can be opened from inside the trunk. Warning! G i The emergency release button unlocks the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion. Illumination of the emergency release button: The button flashes for 30 minutes after opening the trunk. The button flashes for 60 minutes after closing the trunk. Only drive with the trunk lid closed as, among other dangers such as blocked visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior. i Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk. You may lock yourself out. i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk lid will lock automatically when closed. The turn signal lamps will flash three times to confirm locking. 1 Emergency release button Briefly press emergency release button 1. The trunk lid unlocks and opens slightly. Push up the trunk lid to fully open. i The emergency release button does not unlock the trunk if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected. 100