2005 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 111

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the trunk Close trunk lid with hands placed flat on trunk lid. Trunk lid emergency release The emergency release button is located on the left side of the trunk. Warning! G Warning! G To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk lid. Be especially careful when small children are around. Only drive with the trunk closed. Among other dangers, such as your view being blocked, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior. i To prevent an inadvertent lockout, do not place the SmartKey in the trunk. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the trunk lid will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is recognized inside the trunk. 1 Handle Lower trunk lid by firmly pulling on handle 1. When the hardtop is retracted, it must be completely lowered in the trunk before the trunk lid can be closed ( page 235). 1 Emergency release button Briefly press emergency release button 1. The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid opens slightly. Push up the trunk lid to fully open. 109