Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Opening
You can open the trunk lid/tailgate automatically using the SmartKey or the handle in the trunk lid/tailgate.
•► Press and hold the 
button on the
SmartKey until the trunk lid/tailgate
opens.
or
•► When the trunk lid/tailgate is unlocked,
pull the trunk lid/tailgate handle and let it
go again immediately.
WARNING
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
trunk opening when closing the trunk lid. Be
especially careful when small children are
around. To stop the closing procedure, do one
of the following:
- Press button on the SmartKey.
- Press the remote trunk opening/closing
switch (on the driver's door).
- Press the trunk closing switch.
- Press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing
switch.
RPull the trunk lid handle.
Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESSGO removed from the vehicle, the remote trunk opening/closing switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Sedan: you can close the trunk lid automatically using the closing button4 or the locking button5.
Wagon: you can close the tailgate automatically using either the closing button or the locking button6.
Closing button and locking button (example:
Sedan)
•► To close: press closing button 1 in the trunk lid/tailgate.
•► To close and lock simultaneously: Press closing button 2 in the trunk lid/ tailgate.
if you leave a KEYLESS-GO key in the trunk/cargo compartment, the trunk lid/ tailgate will not lock.
Important safety notes
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
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Opening/closing automatically from
inside
WARNING
Keep an eye on the area at the rear end of the
vehicle when operating the trunk lid/tailgate
with the remote operating switch on the door.
Monitor the entire closing procedure to
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See also:
Faults in the system
If the information symbol illuminates and Park assist syst Service required is
shown on the information display, this indicates that the system is not functioning
properly and has been disengaged. ...
Switching off the engine
Vehicles with a turbocharger
CAUTION:
Do not switch the engine off when itis running at high speed. If you do,the turbocharger will continuerunning after the engine oil pressure hasdropped to zero. ...
Headlights
Replacing the xenon headlight bulb (if so equipped)
HIGH VOLTAGE:
When xenon headlights are on, they produce a high voltage. To prevent an electric
shock, never attempt to modify or disassemble.
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