Opening/Closing - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan 2012 Operator's Manual

Trunk/cargo compartment
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cargo compartment opening when closing the
trunk lid/tailgate. Be especially careful when
small children are around.
Recess (example: Sedan)
X
Pull the trunk lid/tailgate down using
recess :.
X
Wagon: push the tailgate closed from
outside the vehicle.
X
If necessary, lock the vehicle with
the & button on the SmartKey
Y
( page 74) or with KEYLESS-GO
( Y page 75).
i If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the
trunk/cargo compartment, the trunk lid/
tailgate will not lock.
Sedan: the trunk lid then opens again.
Opening the tailgate from inside the
vehicle (Wagon with a folding bench
seat)
Inside of tailgate
X
To unlock the tailgate: slide locking
catch ; to the right.
X
To open: pull the top of handle :.
X
Swing the tailgate upwards.
X
To lock the tailgate: slide locking
catch ; to the left.
Opening/closing automatically from
outside
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Ensure that the trunk lid/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.
Opening
You can open the trunk lid/tailgate
automatically using the SmartKey or the
handle in the trunk lid/tailgate.
X
Press and hold the F button on the
SmartKey until the trunk lid/tailgate
opens.
or
X
When the trunk lid/tailgate is unlocked,
pull the trunk lid/tailgate handle and let it
go again immediately.