Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 119)

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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Illumination of the emergency release but-
ton:
ț The button flashes for 30 minutes after
opening the trunk.
ț The button flashes for 60 minutes after
closing the trunk.
Power closing assist for trunk lid
It is not necessary to slam the trunk lid
closed. A electrical power-assisted mecha-
nism draws trunk lid closed quietly and au-
tomatically once trunk lid has been
latched. When the pneumatic power-as-
sisted mechanism has stopped, trunk can
be re-opened.
Power closing assist for trunk lid
̈ Press the trunk lid gently into its lock.
The trunk closes automatically.
i The emergency release button unlocks and
opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing still
or in motion.
i The emergency release button does not
open the trunk lid if the vehicle battery is dis-
charged or disconnected.
Warning!
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To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
lid opening when closing the trunk. Be espe-
cially 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.
Warning!
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Only drive with the trunk closed as, among
other dangers such as blocked visibility, ex-
haust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.
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