2003 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 83

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk lid The handle is located in the rear license plate recess. i The vehicle must be unlocked. To facilitate trunk loading and unloading when the hardtop is retracted, you can raise the hardtop from its storage position in the trunk using the loading aid feature ( page 198). 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. 1 Unlocked 2 Locked Turn the key completely to the right to position 2. The trunk remains locked even when the vehicle is centrally unlocked. 1 Trunk lid lock 2 Handle Lift the trunk lid. The trunk can also be opened from the inside in an emergency, see Trunk lid emergency release ( page 90). Separately locking the trunk Close the trunk lid ( page 91). Pull the mechanical key out of the SmartKey ( page 290). Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock. i You can only cancel the separate trunk locking mode by means of the mechanical key. 83