2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 86

84 Trunk Opening automatically from the inside You can open the tailgate from the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary. Opening and closing X Pull the trunk lid down using recess :. X Lock the vehicle if necessary with the & button on the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO (Y page 75). i If you leave a KEYLESS-GO key in the trunk, the trunk lid will not lock. X To open: pull remote operating switch for trunk lid : until the trunk lid opens. Automatic opening and closing from the outside Important safety guidelines G Warning Make sure the trunk lid is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter the vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. Locking the trunk separately You can lock the trunk separately. If you then unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk remains locked and cannot be opened. X Close the trunk lid. X Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey (Y page 77). ! The trunk lid swings upwards when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the trunk lid. For the trunk lid to be opened fully, there must be a minimum clearance from floor to ceiling of 5.58 ft (1.70 m). Opening You can unlock and open the trunk lid simultaneously with the SmartKey. X Press and hold the F button on the SmartKey until the trunk lid opens. X Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid lock as far as the stop. X Turn the mechanical key clockwise from position 1 to position 2. X Remove the mechanical key.