2009 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 89

Controls in detail Starter switch positions X X Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock. Turn the mechanical key clockwise to position % and remove the mechanical key in that position to lock the trunk. Power closing assist for trunk lid It is not necessary to slam the trunk lid closed. An electrical power-assisted mechanism draws the trunk lid closed quietly and automatically once the trunk lid has been latched. When the electrical power-assisted mechanism has stopped, the trunk can be reopened. Starter switch positions SmartKey G Observe Safety notes, see page 60. The trunk remains locked even when the vehicle is centrally unlocked. You can only cancel the separate trunk locking mode by means of the mechanical key. X Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock. X Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise to neutral position $ and remove the mechanical key in that position to unlock the trunk. You can now open the trunk. G Warning! To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk lid. Be especially careful when small children are around. In case of danger, pull the inside or outside door handle, or press the trunk lid lock. To prevent personal injury, never actuate the closing assist mechanism by tampering with the door or trunk lid latch. 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. X } For removing SmartKey (gear selector lever must be in park position P) $ Power supply for some electrical consum- ers, e.g. radio % Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position & Starting position When you switch on the ignition, all lamps (except high-beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it Press the trunk lid gently into its lock. Z 87