2004 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 102
2004 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 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. 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 221). 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. If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk lid will lock automatically when closed ( page 102). The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking. The trunk can also be opened using the SmartKey, see "Locking and unlocking" ( page 90) the remote trunk lid release switch, see "Opening the trunk from the inside" ( page 100) the trunk lid emergency release button, see "Trunk lid emergency release" ( page 102) ! Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance. 101
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