2005 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 377

Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the trunk A minimum height clearance of 6.2 ft (1.89 m) is required to open the trunk lid. If you are unable to unlock the trunk with the SmartKey, open the trunk with the mechanical key. The handle is located above the rear license plate recess. Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid lock. Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise to position 1 and hold it in this position. Pull the trunk lid handle 2 and lift lid. Unlocking interior storage compartments Locking storage areas in the passenger compartment include: the glove box the storage compartment under the armrest the rear storage compartments If these cannot be unlocked by means of the SmartKey, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*, or the central locking button, use the mechanical key to open the glove box. i Unlocking your vehicle with the mechanical key will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: Press button Œ or ‹on the SmartKey. Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button ( page 37). i The storage compartment under the armrest and the rear storage compartments can only be unlocked at the glove box lock using the mechanical key. Trunk lid lock 1 Unlocking 2 Handle Grasp the outside door handle (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO* only). 375