2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 481

Controls in detail Trunk Vehicles with trunk opening/closing system* Trunk opening-height restriction* Vehicles with trunk opening/closing system*: 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 249). Closing trunk The vehicle is only locked when the turn signals flash three times. If you are carrying a second SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, you can still lock the vehicle. Closing trunk from outside manually 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. i Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk. You may lock yourself out. 1 Handles Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on handles 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 342). 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. 480