2008 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 116
2008 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 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 245). You may also unhook the luggage cover. Remember to re-secure the luggage cover after loading/unloading the trunk. Otherwise you will not be able to lower the retractable hardtop. Opening the trunk from the outside Vehicles with trunk opening/closing system* Press and hold button Š on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* until trunk unlocks and begins to open. or Pull on handle 1. 1 Trunk lid handle Vehicles without trunk opening/closing system* Press button Š on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. or Pull on handle 1. In vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: The vehicle must be unlocked. Lift the trunk lid. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: The vehicle must be unlocked. ! The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance. ! To stop the opening procedure, press button Š on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* or pull the trunk lid handle. 115