Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 396)

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Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking and opening the trunk
A minimum height clearance of
5.78 ft (1.76 m) is required to open the
trunk lid.
̈ Insert mechanical key 3 into the trunk
lid lock until it stops.
̈ Turn mechanical key 3 counterclock-
wise to position 1 until it stops,
and simultaneously
̈ pull trunk lid handle 2 and lift lid.
̈ Turn mechanical key 3 back and
remove it from the trunk lid lock.
Locking the vehicle
If you cannot lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey, do the following:
̈ Close the passenger door and the trunk
lid.
̈ Press the central locking switch in the
upper part of the center console
(
୴ page 103).
̈ Check to see whether the locking knob
on the passenger door has moved
down.
̈ If necessary, push it down manually.
The passenger door is locked.
̈ Exit the vehicle and close the driver’s
door.
1 Unlocking
2 Handle
3 Mechanical key
! Always make sure there is sufficient over-
head clearance.
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