Closing The Trunk Lid - Mercedes-Benz 2003 S 430 Operator's Manual

Briefly press the emergency release
button.
The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid
opens.
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The emergency release button does
not open the trunk lid if the vehicle bat-
tery is discharged or disconnected.
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If the emergency release button is
pressed and the vehicle was centrally
locked, the exterior lamps will flash and
the alarm will sound as the trunk lid
opens.
To cancel the alarm, insert the
SmartKey in the starter switch or press
button Œ or ‹ on the SmartKey.

Closing the trunk lid

Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on
handle 1 ( page 96).
2 Extending handle
Push the trunk lid down gently at the
extending handle 2 until it engages into
the lock.
Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
The power closing assist automatically en-
sures that the lid is pulled closed com-
pletely ( page 102).
The extending handle 2 is retracted after a
few seconds.
Warning!
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
lid opening when closing the trunk. Be espe-
cially careful when small children are
around.
Warning!
Only drive with the trunk closed as, among
other dangers such as visibility blockage,
exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interi-
or.
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