2003 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 92

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Unlocking the trunk lid The handle is located in the rear license plate recess. i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey, the trunk lid will lock automatically after closing it. The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking. If you have left the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO in the trunk, the trunk lid will not close. The trunk can also be opened from the inside in an emergency, see "Trunk lid emergency release" ( page 97). Locking the vehicle 1 Lock button at trunk Press the lock button at door ( page 53) or trunk. Closing the side windows and sliding/pop-up roof* Press and hold lock button at door ( page 53) or trunk until the side windows and the sliding/pop-up roof are closed. Pull on the handle and lift up the trunk lid. The vehicle unlocks the trunk lid only. If the vehicle was previously separately locked or locked with the SmartKey, the trunk lid will remain locked. ! The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance. 92