Mercedes-Benz C-Sedan 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 95)

Closing
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Press closing button : on the trunk lid.
Vehicles with trunk lid remote closing
feature and KEYLESS-GO: when the driver's
door is closed you can simultaneously close
the trunk lid and lock the vehicle. The KEY-
LESS-GO key must be in the rear detection
range of the vehicle.
X Press locking button ; in the trunk lid.
If KEYLESS-GO detects a SmartKey outside
the vehicle, the trunk lid closes and the
vehicle is locked.
If KEYLESS-GO detects a SmartKey in the
trunk, the trunk lid opens again after it is
closed.
If KEYLESS-GO detects a second SmartKey
outside the vehicle, the trunk lid remains
closed.
Opening automatically from outside
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a
risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open.
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
The opening dimensions of the trunk lid can
be found in the printed Operator's Manual.
HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Important safety notes
G WARNING
The vehicle's exhaust system may be very hot.
You could burn yourself by touching the
exhaust system if you use HANDS-FREE
ACCESS. There is a risk of injury. Always
ensure that you only make the kicking move-
ment within the detection range of sensors.
! If the SmartKey is within the rear detec-
tion range of KEYLESS-GO, the following
situations, for example, could lead to the
unintentional opening of the trunk:
R using a car wash
R using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least
10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle.
General notes
With KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE
ACCESS, you can open or close the trunk lid
or stop the procedure without using your
hands. This is useful if you have your hands
full. To do this, make a kicking movement
under the bumper with your foot.
Observe the following points:
R Carry your KEYLESS-GO key about your
person. The KEYLESS-GO key must be in
the rear detection range of the vehicle.
R When making the kicking movement, make
sure that you are standing firmly on the
ground and that there is sufficient clear-
ance to the rear of the vehicle. You could
otherwise lose your balance e.g. on ice.
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