Opening/Closing - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

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.
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
i
Opening dimensions of the trunk lid
( page 381).
Y
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the trunk. Observe the loading guidelines
( page 282).
Y
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You
could otherwise lock yourself out.
The trunk lid can be:
opened and closed manually from outside
R
opened automatically from outside
R
opened automatically from inside
R
locked separately
R
opened with the emergency release button
R
unlocked with the mechanical key
R
Trunk lid reversing feature
The trunk lid is equipped with an automatic
reversing feature. It reacts if a solid object
obstructs or restricts the trunk lid during the
closing procedure. The trunk lid opens again
automatically. The automatic reversing fea-
ture is only an aid and is not a substitute for
your attentiveness to the trunk lid while it is
closing.
G WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
R
gers
over the last 1/3 in(8 mm) of the closing
R
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
R
press the remote operating switch on the
R
driver's door, or
press the closing or locking button on the
R
trunk lid, or
pull on the trunk lid handle
R
Opening/closing from outside
Opening
Press the % button on the SmartKey.
X
Pull handle :.
X
Raise the trunk lid.
X
Closing
Pull the trunk lid down using recess :.
X
If necessary, lock the vehicle with the &
X
button on the SmartKey (
KEYLESS-GO ( page 85).
Y
page 84) or with
Y