2007 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 114

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Vehicles with trunk opening/closing system* Closing the trunk Closing trunk from outside manually Warning! G Only drive with the trunk closed as, among other dangers such as blocked visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior. i When the hardtop is retracted, it must be completely lowered in the trunk before the trunk can be closed ( page 199). 1 Handle Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on handle 1. Close trunk lid with hands placed flat on trunk lid. The power closing assist automatically ensures that the lid is pulled closed completely ( page 118). 1 Remote trunk opening/closing* switch 2 Indicator lamp Pull and hold switch 1 until the trunk unlocks and begins to open. Indicator lamp 2 comes on and remains lit until the trunk closed. Release switch 1. i Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk. You may lock yourself out. i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk will lock automatically after closing it. All turn signal lamps flash three times to confirm locking. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the trunk will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is recognized inside the vehicle or in the trunk. The vehicle is only locked when the turn signals flash three times. If you are carrying a second SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you, you can still lock the vehicle. ! The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance. To interrupt the opening procedure: Press or pull switch 1. 113