2006 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 109

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk A minimum height clearance of 6.2 ft (1.88 m) is required to open the trunk lid. i Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: The vehicle must be unlocked. Pull on handle 1 and lift the trunk lid. The trunk can also be opened using the SmartKey, see "Locking and unlocking" ( page 96) 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 111) 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. ! Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance. 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 236). 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. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: If the trunk lid does not open, the entire vehicle is still locked globally ( page 96) or it is still locked separately ( page 110). 1 Handle 108