Mercedes-Benz MY17 c-class Operator's Manual page 88

Trunk
86
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
The reversing feature does not respond:
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
R
over the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing
R
movement
The reversing feature cannot prevent some-
one being trapped in these situations in par-
ticular. 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
R
pull or press the remote operating switch
R
on the driver's door or
press the closing or locking button on the
R
trunk lid
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 349).
Y
Opening and closing
To open: pull remote operating switch : for
X
the trunk lid until the trunk lid opens.
To close: press and hold remote operating
X
switch : for the trunk lid until the trunk lid is
completely closed.
When the vehicle is stationary, you can close the
trunk lid from the driver's seat. When the vehicle
is also unlocked, you can also open the trunk lid
from inside.
Locking the trunk separately
You can lock the trunk separately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk remains
locked and cannot be opened.
Activating the function to lock the trunk sepa-
rately:
Close the trunk lid.
X
Open the glove box.
X
Push the switch to position :.
X
If the vehicle is unlocked centrally, the trunk
remains locked.
i
You can also lock the glove box
( page 269).
Y