2003 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 96

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk A minimum height clearance of 5.75 ft. (1.75 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The handle is located above the rear license plate recess. Closing the trunk Vehicles with trunk lid opening/closing system* Closing from the inside Press the remote control switch until the indicator lamp in the switch goes out and the trunk lid is closed. When closing, if the trunk lid comes into contact with an object (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high) in the upper motion sequence, the closing procedure is stopped and the trunk re-opens slightly. Warning! 1 Handle Lower trunk lid using handle 1. Warning! Pull on the handle and lift up the trunk lid. The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance. G G To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk. Be especially careful when small children are around. i The vehicle must be unlocked. Monitor the closing procedure carefully to ensure that 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. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the closing procedure, let go of the remote control switch for the trunk. 96