Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 92

Trunk
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especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a
risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open.
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WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
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The trunk lid swings upwards when opened.
Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient
clearance above the trunk lid.
The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
( page 394).
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You can limit the opening angle of the trunk lid in
COMAND or Audio 20 (see the Digital Opera-
tor's Manual).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You
could otherwise lock yourself out.
You should preferably place luggage or loads in
the trunk. Observe the loading guidelines
( page 308).
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Obstruction recognition with trunk lid
reversing feature
Vehicles with trunk lid remote closing fea-
ture:
The trunk lid is equipped with automatic
obstruction detection with a reversing feature. If
a solid object blocks or restricts the trunk lid
when automatically opening, this procedure is
stopped. If a solid object blocks or restricts the
trunk lid when automatically closing, the trunk
lid opens again automatically. The automatic
obstruction detection with reversing feature is
only an aid. It is not a substitute for your atten-
tiveness when opening and closing the trunk lid.
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WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
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gers
over the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing
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movement
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
press the F button on the SmartKey, or
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pull or press the remote operating switch
R
on the driver's door or
press the closing or locking button on the
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trunk lid, or
pull on the trunk lid handle
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Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS:
It is also possible to stop the closing process by
performing a kicking movement under the rear
bumper.
Opening and closing manually
Opening
Press the F button on the SmartKey.
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or
Pull handle :.
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The trunk lid opens.