2005 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 116

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking i Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk. You may lock yourself out. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the trunk lid will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is recognized inside the vehicle or in the trunk. Closing the trunk from the outside (vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*) In vehicles with trunk lid opening/closing system* you can close the trunk separately from the outside using the trunk lid closing switch. 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 lid reopens slightly. Warning! G i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk lid will lock automatically after closing it ( page 112). The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking. Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure 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, do one of the following: 1 Trunk lid closing switch Press trunk lid closing switch 1 briefly. The trunk lid closes. press the trunk lid closing switch 1 press the Š button on the SmartKey press the remote trunk lid switch (on the driver's door) Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the remote trunk lid switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or i You can also close the trunk by hand. 114