2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS trunk

XMake sure you have the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO with you.
XPress KEYLESS-GO locking/closing
switch \000F briefly.
With all doors closed:
RThe locking knobs in the doors move
down.
RThe trunk lid starts to close
automatically.
RAll turn signal lamps flash three times
once the trunk has closed completely.
RAn acoustic signal sounds three times
once the trunk has closed completely.
RThe anti-theft alarm system is armed.
Trunk lid emergency release
The trunk lid can be opened from inside the
trunk with the emergency release button.
XBriefly press emergency release
button \000F.
The trunk lid unlocks and opens slightly.
XPush up the trunk lid to fully open.
The emergency release button unlocks the
trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in
motion.
Illumination of the emergency release button:
RThe button flashes for 30 minutes after
opening the trunk.
RThe button flashes for 60 minutes after
closing the trunk.
The emergency release button does not
unlock the trunk, if the vehicle battery is
discharged or disconnected.
Valet locking
You can lock the trunk separately with the
mechanical key. This denies unauthorized
access to the trunk, e.g. when you valet park
the vehicle.
XLeave only the SmartKey less its
mechanical key with the vehicle.
XValet locking: Close the trunk.XRemove the mechanical key from the
SmartKey (Y page 267).
XInsert the mechanical key in the trunk lid
lock.
XTurn the mechanical key clockwise to
position \000K and remove the mechanical
key in that position to lock the trunk.
The trunk remains locked even when the
vehicle is centrally unlocked.
You can then only open the trunk with the
mechanical key.
XCanceling: Insert the mechanical key in
the trunk lid lock.
XTurn the mechanical key counterclockwise
to neutral position \000J and remove the
mechanical key in that position to unlock
the trunk.
You can now open the trunk.
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Power closing assist for trunk lid
It is not necessary to slam the trunk lid
closed. An electrical power-assisted
mechanism draws the trunk lid closed quietly
and automatically once the trunk lid has been
latched. When the electrical power-assisted
mechanism has stopped, the trunk can be
reopened.
GWarning!
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
opening when closing the trunk lid. Be
especially 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.
GWarning!
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.
XPress the trunk lid gently into its lock.Starter switch positions
SmartKey
GObserve Safety notes, see page 51.
Starter switch
\000]For removing SmartKey (gear selector
lever must be in park position P)
\000JPower supply for some electrical
consumers, e.g. wipers
\000KIgnition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
\000LStarting position
When you switch on the ignition, all lamps in
the instrument cluster come on. The high-
beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn
signal indicator lamps will only come on if
activated. If a lamp in the instrument cluster
fails to come on when the ignition is switched
on, have it checked and replaced if necessary.
If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on
after starting the engine or comes on while
driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster”
(Y page 254).
XAlways remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch when the engine is not in
operation.
This will help to prevent accelerated vehicle
battery discharge or a completely
discharged vehicle battery.
If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be
sufficiently charged.
XCheck the vehicle battery and charge it if
necessary (Y page 285).
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The residual heat is deactivated
automatically:
R when the ignition is switched on
R after approximately 30 minutes
R if the battery voltage drops
Rear window defroster
GWarning!
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep the battery drain
to a minimum, switch off the defroster as
soon as the rear window is clear. The
defroster is switched off automatically after
some time of operation depending on the
outside temperature.
XSwitch on the ignition.XSwitching on: Press button 006E.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
! The rear window defroster cannot be
switched on when the retractable hardtop
is open. The indicator lamp will start
flashing if the hardtop is open.
R Close the retractable hardtop.
The rear window defroster can then be
switched on.
XSwitching off: Press button 006E again.
The rear window defroster switches off when
the battery voltage is too low. The indicator
lamp in button 006E flashes. Too many
electrical consumers may be operating
simultaneously.
XSwitch off consumers that are currently not
needed if required.Retractable hardtop
Safety notes
For safety reasons, the retractable hardtop
can only be opened and closed when the
vehicle is standing still.
GObserve Safety notes, see page 51.GWarning!
To prevent possible accidents, only drive the
vehicle with the retractable hardtop either
completely closed and locked, or fully lowered
into its storage compartment.
If the retractable hardtop does not completely
open or close, the roof hydraulics will lose
pressure and the retractable hardtop is
lowered
R after approximately 7 minutes when the
ignition is switched on
R after approximately 15 seconds when the
ignition is switched off
Shortly before the retractable hardtop is
lowered, a warning will sound. In the
multifunction display you will see 0059 and
the message Retractable Roof Lowering .
Properly lock the retractable hardtop before
continuing to drive. Otherwise, the unlocked
hardtop could open while the vehicle is in
motion and cause you to lose control of the
vehicle. You or others could be injured as a
result.
GWarning!
Before operating the retractable hardtop,
make sure there is no danger of anyone being
injured by the moving parts (retractable
hardtop, roof frame, and trunk lid).
Hands must never be placed near the roof
frame, upper windshield area, hardtop, shelf
behind roll bars, or trunk lid while the
retractable hardtop is being raised or
lowered. Serious personal injury may occur.
If potential danger exists, release the
retractable hardtop switch or button 0036 or
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\0007 on the SmartKey. This immediately
interrupts the raising or lowering procedure.
You then can operate the retractable hardtop
switch or press button \0006 or \0007 on the
SmartKey to raise or lower the retractable
hardtop away from the danger zone
! Never sit or place heavy objects on the
rear shelf. Doing so could cause damage to
the retractable hardtop and the rear shelf.
! Please keep in mind that weather
conditions can sometimes change rapidly.
Make sure to close the retractable hardtop
when leaving the vehicle. If water enters
the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics
could be damaged which is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! When opening and closing the retractable
hardtop, make sure
Rthere is sufficient clearance for the
retractable hardtop to move up and for
the trunk lid to move back
Rthe luggage cover is installed, extended
and closed
Rthe trunk is loaded only to the height of
the luggage cover
Rthe luggage/cargo does not push up the
closed luggage cover
Rthe trunk lid is closed
Rthe outside temperature is above +5‡
(-15†)
Otherwise the retractable hardtop and
trunk as well as other parts of the vehicle
could be damaged.
Opening and closing
With the retractable hardtop switch
GObserve Safety notes, see page 155.XEngage the parking brake.XClose the luggage cover (Y page 158).XClose the trunk lid.XSwitch on the ignition.
Retractable hardtop switch
Opening
iMake sure the retractable hardtop is dry
before you open it. Otherwise water may
enter the trunk interior.
XPull up on the retractable hardtop switch as
indicated by arrow \000F until the retractable
hardtop is completely lowered into its trunk
storage compartment.
Closing
XPress down on the retractable hardtop
switch as indicated by arrow \000G until the
retractable hardtop is completely closed
and locked.
With the SmartKey
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XClose the luggage cover (Y page 158).XClose the trunk lid.XAim the transmitter eye at an outside door
handle.
The SmartKey must be in close proximity to
the outside door handle.
Opening (Summer opening feature)
i Make sure the retractable hardtop is dry
before you open it. Otherwise water may
enter the trunk interior.
XPress and hold button 0036 until the
retractable hardtop is completely open.
The seat ventilation for the driver’s seat
switches on and the rear side windows also
open.XRelease button 0036 to interrupt the
opening procedure.XPress and hold button 0036 once more to
open the door windows.
Closing (Convenience closing feature)
XPress and hold button 0037 until the
retractable hardtop is completely closed.
All currently open windows also close.XRelease button 0037 to interrupt the
closing procedure.
Locking
GObserve Safety notes, see page 155.
The retractable hardtop is not fully closed and
locked or not fully opened and locked if
R the message 0059 Retractable Roof
In Operation appears in the
multifunction display
R a warning sounds for 10 seconds when
driving off or while driving
If the retractable hardtop is not properly
locked, lock it as follows.
Unlocked status noticed when stoppedXSwitch on the ignition.XTo lock the retractable hardtop in its fully
closed position, press down on the
retractable hardtop switch ( Y page 156)
until the retractable hardtop is fully closed.
or
XTo lock the retractable hardtop in its fully
opened position, pull up on the retractable
hardtop switch ( Y page 156) until the
retractable hardtop is fully opened.
Unlocked status noticed while driving
GWarning!
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do so and lock the retractable
hardtop before continuing to drive. You could
otherwise endanger yourself and others.
XStop the vehicle in a safe location or as
soon as it is safe to do so.XLeave the ignition switched on.XTo lock the retractable hardtop in its fully
closed position, press down on the
retractable hardtop switch ( Y page 156)
until the retractable hardtop is fully closed.
or
XTo lock the retractable hardtop in its fully
opened position, pull up on the retractable
hardtop switch ( Y page 156) until the
retractable hardtop is fully opened.
Wind screen
GWarning!
The wind screen can restrict the driver’s
vision to the rear of the vehicle. To prevent a
possible accident when visibility is limited
(e.g. in darkness), the upper part of the wind
screen should be folded back.
The wind screen deflects drafts away from the
driver and passenger when the retractable
hardtop is lowered.
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The wind screen is stored in the trunk.
Installing
XLeave the wind screen folded and place it
on the roll bar.
XMake sure the fastening straps are
unbuckled.
XSlide the wind screen into the roll bar until
guide tabs \000F on each side latch
underneath the roll bar.
Make sure the fastening straps do not get
caught.
iThe fastening straps must be directed
into the vehicle interior.
XAdjust the roll bar to a height (Y page 51)
that allows you to reach easily underneath
it.
XGuide the fastening straps around the top
of the roll bar and close buckles \000G.
XTighten the fastening straps if necessary.XLower the roll bar (Y page 51).XFold the upper section of the wind screen
up towards the head restraints until it
stops.
Removing
XFold the upper section of the wind screen
back.
XAdjust the roll bar to a height (Y page 51)
that allows you to reach easily underneath
it.
XUndo the buckles on the upper section of
the roll bar by pressing release button \000F.
XLower the roll bar (Y page 51).
Make sure the fastening straps do not get
caught.
XPull the wind screen out towards the front
of the vehicle.
Be careful not to damage interior trim with
the guide tabs.
XStore the wind screen in a safe place.
Luggage cover
The luggage cover covers luggage/cargo in
the trunk.
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! To prevent damage to the retractable
hardtop or luggage/cargo when lowering
the retractable hardtop:
RLoad trunk only to the height of the
luggage cover.
RDo not permit luggage/cargo to push up
the closed luggage cover.
RDo not place anything on top of or in front
of the luggage cover.
RDo not place anything on the shelf behind
the roll bar.
Closing
Closed luggage cover
\000FLuggage cover\000GZipper\000

XOpening: Squeeze stop buttons \000F and
guide the sunshade towards the rear.
XClosing: Using handle \000G, slide the
sunshade towards the front of the vehicle.
Loading and storing
Parcel nets
GWarning!
Parcel nets are intended for storing light-
weight items only, such as road maps, mail,
etc.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges, or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel nets. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
Parcel nets cannot protect transported goods
in the event of an accident.
A parcel net is located in the passenger
footwell.
Two parcel nets are located in the trunk on
each side of the right and left trunk side walls.
In addition a trunk floor net is available to
secure loads.
XPull the trunk floor net from the trunk back
wall towards the front over the luggage.
XHang the hooks of the trunk floor net on the
eyes on the trunk floor.Front storage compartmentsGWarning!
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the trunk if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
Rbraking
Rvehicle maneuvers
Ran accident
Glove box
Depending on vehicle equipment, an AUX
socket is located in the glove box. For
information on AUX operation, see separate
COMAND system operating instructions.
The glove box can be ventilated
(Y page 152).
XOpening: Press glove box lid release \000F.XClosing: Push glove box lid \000G upwards
until it engages.
Locking/unlocking the storage
compartments separately
The storage compartments are centrally
locked when you lock the vehicle from the
outside.
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