2006 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 112

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking i You can only cancel the separate trunk locking mode by means of the mechanical key. Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock. Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise to neutral position 1 and remove the mechanical key in that position to unlock the trunk. You can now open the trunk ( page 108). Trunk lid emergency release With the trunk lid emergency release button, the trunk can be opened from inside the trunk. The emergency release button is located on the left side of the trunk. 1 Neutral position 2 Locked Close the trunk ( page 109). Pull the mechanical key out of the SmartKey ( page 385). Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock. Turn the mechanical key clockwise to position 2 and remove the mechanical key in that position to lock the trunk. The trunk remains locked even when the vehicle is centrally unlocked. 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. 111