2009 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 298

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk G Warning! Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. You can open the trunk when the vehicle is stationary. A minimum height clearance of 5.90 ft (1.80 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Opening the trunk from the outside Opening the trunk from the inside 1 Handle X 1 Remote trunk opening/closing switch X X ! The trunk lid swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. Press and hold button i on the SmartKey until the trunk unlocks and begins to open. Pull on handle 1. In vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: The vehicle must be unlocked. Stopping the opening procedure: Press button i on the SmartKey. Press and hold switch 1 until the trunk begins to open. To interrupt the opening procedure: Press switch 1. or X 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. X Activating: Use the COMAND system (Y page 222). X 296