2002 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 47

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 44 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Central locking system Trunk lid emergency release (vehicles built September 2001 and later) Important! The emergency trunk lid release button (1) does not open the trunk lid, if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected. Illumination of the emergency release button (1): The button will blink for 30 minutes after opening the trunk. The button will blink for 60 minutes after closing the trunk. The emergency release button (1) is located in the trunk lid. Briefly press emergency release button (1). The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid opens. The vehicle production date (e.g. 09/01) can be found on the certification label, which is located on the driver's door pillar, see page 375.