Opening The Trunk; Closing The Trunk - Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Operator's Manual

Opening the trunk

A minimum height clearance of 5.78 ft
(1.76 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
The handle is located above the rear
license plate recess.
Pull on the handle.
Lift the trunk lid.
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The vehicle or trunk lid must be
unlocked before the trunk lid can be
opened.
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When the trunk lid is lifted slightly, it
swings open upwards automatically.
Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
The trunk lid can also be opened from its
inside in an emergency, see "Trunk lid
emergency release" ( page 96).

Closing the trunk

1 Handle
Lower the trunk lid using handle 1.
Close the trunk lid with hands placed
flat on the trunk lid.
Warning!
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
lid opening when closing the trunk lid. Be es-
pecially careful when small children are
around.
Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. It is possible
for children to open a locked door from the
inside, which could result in an accident
and/or serious injury.
Warning!
Only drive with the trunk lid closed as,
among other dangers such as visibility
blockage, exhaust fumes may enter the ve-
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hicle interior.
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