2003 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 90

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Pull remote trunk lid release switch 1. The trunk unlocks. The indicator lamp 2 comes on. It remains lit until you close the trunk again. Trunk lid emergency release ! The emergency release button does not open the trunk lid if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected. i 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. i If the emergency release button is pressed and the vehicle was centrally locked, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound as the trunk lid opens. To cancel the alarm, insert the key in the starter switch or press button Œ or ‹ on the key. The emergency release button is located on the left side of the trunk. Illumination of the emergency release button: The button will blink for 30 minutes after opening the trunk. The button will blink for 60 minutes after closing the trunk. Briefly press the emergency release button. The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid opens. 90