2009 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 84
2009 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk G Warning! Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. You can open the trunk when the vehicle is stationary and the retractable hardtop is fully opened or closed. A minimum height clearance of 6.2 ft (1.88 m) is required to open the trunk lid. wise you will not be able to lower the retractable hardtop. Vehicles with trunk opening/closing system X Press and hold button i on the SmartKey until trunk unlocks and begins to open. or X Opening the trunk from the outside Pull on handle. In vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: The vehicle must be unlocked. ! Vehicles with trunk opening/closing system: The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. 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 (Y page 184). You may also unhook the luggage cover. Remember to re-secure the luggage cover after loading/unloading the trunk. Other- If the trunk does not open, it is still locked separately (Y page 86). X Stopping the opening procedure: Press button i on the SmartKey or pull the trunk lid handle. 1 Trunk lid handle Vehicles without trunk opening/closing system X Press button i on the SmartKey. or X Pull on handle. In vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: The vehicle must be unlocked. If the trunk does not open, it is still locked separately (Y page 86). 82