2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 480

Controls in detail Trunk Trunk Warning! Opening trunk from outside Opening trunk from inside Vehicles without trunk opening/closing system* G Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior. These fumes are damaging to your health. 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 switch Press switch 1 until the trunk begins to open. The trunk opens. The indicator lamp in switch 1 comes on and remains lit until the trunk closed. ! The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance. i If the trunk does not open, it is still locked separately ( page 484). ! Vehicles with trunk opening/closing system*: To stop the opening procedure, press button Š on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. 479