2008 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 115

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the trunk from the outside (vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*) In vehicle with trunk opening/closing system* you can close the trunk separately. Warning! G Warning! G Monitor the closing procedure carefully to ensure that no one is in danger of being injured. 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. To stop the closing procedure, do one of the following: press trunk closing switch 1 press the Š button on the SmartKey press the remote trunk opening or closing switch (on driver's door) Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the trunk closing switch can be operated. Therefore, 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. Only drive with the trunk closed as, among other dangers such as 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 ( page 112). All turn signal lamps flash three times, and an acoustic signal sounds three times, to confirm locking. 1 Trunk closing switch Press trunk closing switch 1 briefly. The trunk closes. i You can also close the trunk by hand ( page 113). 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. 114