Mercedes-Benz E-class, Operator'S Manual

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* NOTE Damage to the trunk lid by obsta‐
cles above the vehicle
The trunk lid swings upwards when it is
opened.
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Therefore, make sure that there is suffi‐
cient clearance above the trunk lid.
You have the following options to open the trunk
lid:
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Pull the trunk lid handle.
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Press and hold the p button on the
SmartKey.
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Pull trunk lid remote operating switch 1 .
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Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: use
your foot to kick below the bumper
(
→
page 66).
Vehicles with trunk lid convenience closing:
if an object restricts the trunk lid during the
automatic opening process, the obstacle detec‐
tion stops the trunk lid.
Closing the trunk lid
& WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured
or not secured sufficiently, they could slip,
tip over or be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
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Always store objects in such a way that
they cannot be flung around.
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Before the journey, secure objects, lug‐
gage or loads against slipping or tipping
over.
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
during automatic closing of the trunk lid
Parts of the body could become trapped dur‐
ing automatic closing of the trunk lid. More‐
over, people, e.g. children, may be standing
64 Opening and closing