Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Manual (Page 378)

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Practical hints
Locking/unlocking in an emergency
1 Separately unlock storage compart-
ments
2 Centrally lock/unlock storage com-
partments
3 Separately lock storage compartments
̈ Slide mechanical key out of SmartKey
housing (
୴ page 374).
̈ Insert the mechanical key into the
glove box lock and turn it to
position 2.
All storage compartments are now un-
locked.
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical
key as follows:
̈ Close the passenger door and the trunk
lid.
̈ Press the central locking switch in the
center console (
୴ page 110).
̈ Check to see whether the locking knob
on the passenger door is still visible. If
necessary push it down manually.
̈ Slide the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey.
̈ Lock the driver’s door with the me-
chanical key.
Lowering the load assist manually
If the load assist feature does not fully low-
er the retractable hardtop into the trunk
compartment and you are unable to close
the trunk lid, follow the instructions below.
1 Hex-socket wrench
2 Locking screw
̈ Remove the trunk floor from the trunk.
̈ Lift up the lid located at the lower left
side of the trunk.
̈ Have a second person lift and hold the
retracted hardtop.