2005 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 378

Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency Locking the vehicle If you are unable to lock the vehicle with the SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical key as follows: Close the passenger door and the trunk lid. Press the central locking switch in the center console ( page 110). 1 Separately unlock storage compartments 2 Centrally lock/unlock storage compartments 3 Separately lock storage compartments Slide mechanical key out of SmartKey housing ( page 374). Insert the mechanical key into the glove box lock and turn it to position 2. All storage compartments are now unlocked. Check to see whether the locking knob on the passenger door is still visible. If necessary push it down manually. Slide the mechanical key out of the SmartKey. Lock the driver's door with the mechanical key. 1 Hex-socket wrench 2 Locking screw Remove the trunk floor from the trunk. Lift up the lid located at the lower left side of the trunk. Have a second person lift and hold the retracted hardtop. Lowering the load assist manually If the load assist feature does not fully lower the retractable hardtop into the trunk compartment and you are unable to close the trunk lid, follow the instructions below. 376