2003 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 292

Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency Locking the vehicle If you are unable to lock the vehicle with the electronic key, lock it with the mechanical key as follows: Close the passenger door and the trunk. Press the central locking switch in the cockpit ( page 91). Check to see whether the locking knob on the passenger door is still visible. If necessary push it down manually. Lock the driver's door with the mechanical key. Lock the trunk if necessary with the mechanical key ( page 83). 1 Hex-socket wrench 2 Locking screw Remove the trunk floor from the trunk. Lift up the lid located at the lower left side of the trunk. Have a second person lift and hold the retracted hardtop. Lowering the Easy Pack feature manually If the Easy Pack feature does not fully lower the retractable hardtop into the trunk compartment and you are unable to close the trunk lid, follow the instructions below. Using the hex-socket wrench provided in the vehicle tool kit, carefully turn the locking screw 2 approximately one quarter turn. Hook luggage cover into holders ( page 160). Let go of the hardtop. It should gradually lower into the trunk. When top is completely lowered, return locking screw 2 to its original position. ! Do not overtighten the screw. Close the lid. Replace the trunk floor. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 292