Mercedes-Benz 2004 CLK-Class Cabriolets Operator's Manual page 101

The trunk lid opens. The indicator lamp
in the switch comes on and remains lit
until the trunk is closed.
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The trunk lid swings open upwards au-
tomatically. Always make sure there is
sufficient overhead clearance. To stop
the opening procedure, press the re-
mote trunk lid opening or closing
switch.
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If the trunk lid does not open, it is still
locked separately (if applicable)
( page 106).
If the vehicle was previously centrally
locked, the trunk lid will lock automati-
cally when closed ( page 100). The
turn signals will flash three times to
confirm locking.
The trunk can also be opened using the
SmartKey ( page 90) or from its inside in
an emergency, see "Trunk lid emergency
release" ( page 105).
Closing the trunk from the inside
Press the remote trunk lid closing
switch 2 ( page 100) until the indi-
cator lamp in the switch goes out and
the trunk lid is closed.
To interrupt the closing procedure:
Release remote trunk lid closing
switch 2.
Warning!
Only drive with the trunk closed. Among oth-
er dangers, such as your view being blocked,
exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle
interior.
Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Warning!
Maintain sight of trunk area while operating
the door mounted switch. Monitor the clos-
ing procedure carefully to ensure that no
one is in danger of being injured.
To interrupt the closing procedure, release
the door mounted remote trunk lid closing
switch.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take the
SmartKey with you and lock your vehicle. Do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu-
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pervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
If the trunk lid comes into contact with an
object while closing (e.g. luggage that has
been piled too high), the closing procedure
is stopped and the trunk reopens slightly.
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