2005 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 109

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Warning! G 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. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk lid opening when closing the trunk. Be especially careful when small children are around. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk will lock automatically after closing it. The turn signals flash three times to confirm locking. 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. 1 Trunk lid closing switch Press trunk lid closing switch 1 briefly. The trunk lid closes. i You can also close the trunk by hand. 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 reopens slightly. Warning! G Only drive with the trunk closed as, among other dangers such as visibility blockage, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior. 107