2008 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 502

Controls in detail Trunk Trunk opening-height restriction The trunk lid opening height can be limited when transporting goods on a roof rack (e.g. presence of an optional MB sport luggage container). When activated, the trunk opens to approximately the height of the roof edge. Activate the limiting opening height of trunk lid using the COMAND system ( page 268). Closing trunk SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, you can still lock the vehicle. Warning! G Closing trunk from outside manually 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. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. i Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk. You may lock yourself out. 1 Handle Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on handle 1. Close the trunk with hands placed flat on the trunk lid. The power closing assist automatically ensures that the trunk lid is pulled closed completely ( page 363). i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk will lock automatically after closing it. All turn signal lamps flash three times to confirm locking. 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. The vehicle is only locked when the turn signals flash three times. If you are carrying a second 501