2007 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 99

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Trunk emergency release With the emergency release button, the trunk can be opened from inside the trunk. The emergency release button is located on the inside of the trunk lid. Be especially careful when small children are around. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey 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. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. ! The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Illumination of the emergency release button: The button flashes 30 minutes after opening the trunk. The button flashes 60 minutes after closing the trunk. Warning! G 1 Emergency release button Briefly press emergency release button 1. The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid opens. i The emergency release button unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion. i The emergency release button does not open the trunk lid if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected. i If the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey, opening the trunk from the inside using the emergency release button will trigger the anti-theft alarm system*. To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: Press button Œ or ‹ on the SmartKey. Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Only drive with the trunk closed as, among other dangers such as a blocked visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior. i Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk. You may lock yourself out. i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk will lock automatically after closing it. The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking. 98