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Luggage compartment lid
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The lock
To open from the outside
To open from the inside
Only the master keys fit in the lock for
the luggage compartment lid, refer to
page 30.
Press the button in the handle recess – If the luggage compartment lid has not
see arrow: the luggage compartment lid been locked separately, you can open it
opens slightly.
with this button in the footwell on the
driver's side when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
The luggage compartment is lighted
when the luggage compartment lid is
opened.
To secure separately
Lock the glove compartment using the
master key.
Manual operation
The luggage compartment lid is locked
and disconnected from the central lock- In the event of electrical malfunction
ing system. If you surrender only the
Turn the master key to the right as far
door and ignition key – refer to page 30
as it will go, the luggage compartment
– this will prevent unauthorized access
via the luggage compartment lid, which
lid will open slightly.
The luggage compartment lid is locked
is an advantage for valet parking, for
again as soon as you close the lid.
instance.
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Nevertheless, should it be absolutely
necessary to operate the vehicle with
the luggage compartment lid open, with
closed convertible top:
1. Close all windows
2. Greatly increase the quantity of air
from the automatic climate control
system, refer to page 98.
To close
Emergency release
The handle recesses – see arrows – in
the interior trim panel of the luggage
compartment lid make it easier to pull
the lid down.
This lever releases the luggage com-
partment lid from the luggage compart-
ment's interior.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the luggage com-
partment lid is clear when it is closed,
following the same precautions as with
all closing procedures.<
Operate the vehicle only when the
luggage compartment lid is com-
pletely closed. Otherwise, exhaust
fumes could penetrate the interior of
the vehicle.<
