2004 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 104

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Trunk lid emergency release The emergency release button is located on the inside of the trunk lid. i The emergency release button unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing or driving. The emergency release button does not open the trunk lid if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected. Illumination of the emergency release button: The button will flash for 30 minutes after opening the trunk. i If the emergency release button is pressed and the vehicle was centrally locked, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound as the trunk lid opens: To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: With the SmartKey Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Press button Œ or ‹ button on the SmartKey. With KEYLESS-GO* Grasp the outside door handle. Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button. 1 Emergency release button Briefly press emergency release button 1. The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid opens. The button will flash for 60 minutes after closing the trunk. 103