2009 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 309
2009 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Practical hints Unlocking/locking manually Unlocking/locking manually Unlocking the vehicle If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, unlock the driver's door and the trunk using the mechanical key. X X Move locking tab 1 in direction of arrow. Slide mechanical key 2 out of the housing. Unlocking the trunk A minimum height clearance of 6.2 ft (1.89 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Unlocking the driver's door i Unlocking the vehicle with the mechanical key and opening the driver's door or the trunk will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Removing the mechanical key $ Unlocking 2 Mechanical key X X 1 Handle % Unlocking 3 Mechanical key X X X Insert mechanical key 2 into the driver's door lock until it stops. Turn mechanical key 2 counterclockwise to position $ until the locking knob moves up. The driver's door is unlocked. Pull the door handle to open the driver's door. Insert mechanical key 3 into the trunk lid lock until it stops. Turn mechanical key 3 counterclockwise to position %. Pull handle 1 and lift the trunk lid. X ! Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. X 1 Mechanical key locking tab 2 Mechanical key Turn mechanical key 3 back and remove it from the trunk lid lock. Z 307