Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 95

Operation
To open/close: kick into sensor detection
X
range : under the bumper with your foot.
A warning tone will sound while the trunk lid is
opening or closing.
If the trunk lid does not open/close after
X
several attempts: wait at least ten seconds
and then using your foot kick under the
bumper again.
If you hold your foot under the bumper for too
long, the trunk lid does not open or close.
Repeat the leg movement more quickly if this
occurs.
To stop the opening or closing procedure:
kick with your leg in the sensor detection
R
range : under the bumper or
press the closing button on the trunk lid, or
R
pull the handle on the outside of the trunk lid
R
or
press the F button on the SmartKey
R
If the trunk lid closing procedure has been stop-
ped:
move your foot under the bumper again and
R
the trunk lid will open
If the trunk lid opening procedure has been
stopped:
move your foot under the bumper again and
R
the trunk lid will close
Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
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.
G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the trunk lid. More-
over, people, e.g. children, may be standing in
the closing area or may enter the closing area
during the closing process. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
press the F button on the SmartKey.
R
pull or press the remote operating switch
R
on the driver's door.
press the closing or locking button on the
R
trunk lid.
pull the trunk lid handle
R
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS:
It is also possible to stop the closing process by
performing a kicking movement under the rear
bumper.
!
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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