2005 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 110

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking The trunk can also be opened using the SmartKey, see "Locking and unlocking" ( page 94) the remote trunk lid release switch, see "Opening the trunk from the inside" ( page 108) the trunk lid emergency release button, see "Trunk lid emergency release" ( page 109) Opening the trunk from the inside You can open the trunk from the inside if the vehicle is stationary and the retractable hardtop is fully opened or closed. The switch is located on the driver's door. 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 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. The trunk can also be opened using the SmartKey, see "Locking and unlocking" ( page 94) the remote trunk lid release switch, see "Opening the trunk from the inside" ( page 108) the trunk lid emergency release button, see "Trunk lid emergency release" ( page 109) 1 Remote trunk lid release switch 2 Indicator lamp 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. 108