2005 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 109

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking i If you open a door, the side windows on that side of the vehicle will lower slightly. The windows close again when you close the door. Opening the trunk A minimum height clearance of 6.2 ft (1.88 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Opening the trunk from the outside The handle is located above the rear license plate recess. 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 load assist feature ( page 235). 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. ! Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance. 1 Handle i Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: The vehicle must be unlocked. Pull on handle 1 and lift the trunk lid. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: If the trunk lid does not open, the entire vehicle is still locked globally ( page 94). 107