2004 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 98

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking ! The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. Opening the trunk from the inside You can open the trunk from the inside if the vehicle is stationary. A minimum height clearance of 5.90 ft (1.80 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The switch is located on the driver's door. Pull remote trunk lid release switch 1 until the trunk begins to open. The trunk lid opens. The indicator lamp in the switch comes on and remains lit until the trunk is closed. i If the trunk lid does not open, it is still locked separately (if applicable) ( page 105) or the vehicle is locked centrally ( page 88). Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk lid will lock automatically when closed ( page 91). The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking. The trunk can also be opened using the SmartKey ( page 90) or from its inside in an emergency, see "Trunk lid emergency release" ( page 104). ! The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. i If the trunk lid does not open, it is still locked separately (if applicable) ( page 105). 1 Remote trunk lid release switch with indicator lamp If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk lid will lock automatically when closed ( page 99). The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking. The trunk can also be opened using the SmartKey ( page 90) or from its inside in an emergency, see "Trunk lid emergency release" ( page 104). 98