2002 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 44

Trunk lid emergency release (vehicles built prior to September 2001) Note: The emergency release button (1) only unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is not in motion. Important! The emergency trunk lid release button (1), does not open the trunk lid, if the trunk has been locked using the mechanical key or 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 doors, the fuel filler flap, and 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 313. Central locking system Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 41 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index