Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 389)

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Practical hints
Locking/unlocking in an emergency
1 Locking
̈ Insert the mechanical key into the driv-
er’s door lock until it stops.
̈ Turn the mechanical key clockwise to
position
1.
The driver’s door is locked.
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.
̈ Using the hex-socket wrench provided
in the vehicle tool kit, carefully turn the
locking screw
2 approximately one
quarter of a turn.
̈ Hook luggage cover into holders
(
୴ page 196).
̈ Let go of the hardtop.
It should gradually lower into the trunk.
̈ When top is completely lowered, return
locking screw
2 to its original posi-
tion.
̈ Close the lid.
̈ Replace the trunk floor.
̈ Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
!
Do not overtighten the screw.
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