2006 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 124

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 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 opening/closing system* you can close the trunk separately from the outside using the trunk closing switch. 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. 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 ( page 121). To confirm locking all turn signal lamps flash three times. 1 Trunk closing switch Press trunk closing switch 1 briefly. The trunk closes. Warning! G Only drive with the trunk closed as, among other dangers such as blocked visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior. i You can also close the trunk by hand. 123