Trunk/Cargo Compartment - Mercedes-Benz 2012 E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

compartment unless they are firmly secured
in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
strong braking maneuvers
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sudden changes of direction
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an accident
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G
WARNING
Ensure that the trunk/tailgate is closed when
the engine is running and the vehicle is in
motion. Among other dangers, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle interior
and cause unconsciousness and even death.
! The trunk lid/tailgate swings upwards
and to the rear when opened. Therefore,
make sure that there is sufficient clearance
above and behind the trunk lid/tailgate.
Sedan: to open the trunk lid completely, a
minimum clearance of 5.78 ft (1.76 m) above
the ground is necessary.
Wagon: to open the tailgate completely, a
minimum clearance of 6.36 ft (1.94 m) above
the ground is necessary.
Sedan without trunk lid remote closing
feature: 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
Sedan with trunk lid remote closing
feature: the trunk lid can be:
opened and closed manually from outside
R
opened and closed automatically from
R
outside
opened and closed automatically from
R
inside
locked separately
R

Trunk/cargo compartment

opened with the emergency release button
R
unlocked with the mechanical key
R
Wagon: you can:
open and close the tailgate manually from
R
outside
open the tailgate manually from inside
R
(Wagon with a folding bench seat)
open and close the tailgate automatically
R
from outside
open and close the tailgate automatically
R
from inside
limit the opening angle of the tailgate
R
unlock the tailgate using the mechanical
R
key.
Opening and closing manually
Opening
X
Press the % button on the SmartKey.
Handle (example: Sedan)
X
Sedan: pull handle :.
X
Raise the trunk lid.
Wagon: if you pull handle : and keep it in
this position, you can open the tailgate
manually. If you release the handle, the
tailgate opens automatically.
Closing
G
WARNING
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk/
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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