2003 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 101

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Press switch 2 in the trunk lid. The trunk lid closes automatically and the vehicle is locked. The turn signals flash three times to confirm locking. Limiting opening height of trunk You can limit the opening angle of the trunk lid. The trunk lid then opens only to approximately the height of the roof edge. This can be useful when there is not enough overhead clearance space, for example. The trunk lid opening height can be limited when transporting goods on a roof rack (e.g. presence of an MB sport luggage container). When activated, the trunk lid opens to approximately the height of the roof edge. With the trunk lid closed, press the remote control switch ( page 99) and hold for at least five seconds. Depending on its previous status, the opening height restriction is then switched either on or off. i If the trunk lid comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high), the closing procedure is stopped and the trunk re-opens slightly. The closing procedure can be stopped at anytime by once again pressing the closing switch in the trunk lid, the remote control switch in the driver's door, or the Š button on the SmartKey. i To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the trunk lid will open automatically if a KEYLESS-GO card is recognized in the area of the rear shelf or inside the trunk. Warning! G 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, press the trunk lid closing switch 1 in the trunk lid, the Š button on the SmartKey, or the remote trunk lid switch (on driver's door control panel). 101