Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 101)

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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Opening the trunk
You can open the trunk when if vehicle is
stationary.
A minimum height clearance of 5.78 ft
(1.76 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
̈ Press and hold button Š on the
SmartKey.
The trunk is unlocked.
̈ Pull on the handle.
̈ Lift the trunk lid.
The trunk lid can also be opened from the
inside in an emergency, see “Trunk lid
emergency release” (
୴ page 101).
Closing the trunk
1 Handle
Warning!
G
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.
! When the trunk lid is lifted slightly, it swings
open upwards automatically. Always make sure
there is sufficient overhead clearance.
i The vehicle or trunk must be unlocked
before the trunk lid can be opened.
The trunk lid can only be opened when the vehi-
cle is not in motion and the retractable hardtop
is fully opened or closed.
Warning!
G
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.
i Do not place the SmartKey in the open
trunk. You may lock yourself out.