2008 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 501

Controls in detail Trunk Opening trunk from outside Opening trunk from inside Warning! G Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter the vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. Opening trunk You can open the trunk if the vehicle is stationary. A minimum height clearance of 6.0 ft (1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid. 1 Trunk lid handle Press and hold button Š on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* until trunk unlocks and begins to open. or Pull on handle 1. In vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: The vehicle must be unlocked. 1 Remote trunk opening/closing switch Press and hold switch 1 until the trunk is opened. The indicator lamp in switch 1 comes on and remains lit until the trunk is closed. To interrupt the opening procedure: Release switch 1. ! The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance. To stop the opening procedure, press button Š on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. 500