2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 trunk release

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Trunk lid emergency release
(vehicles built prior to September 2001)
The emergency release button (1) is located in the trunk
lid.
Briefly press emergency release button (1).
All doors, the fuel filler flap, and the trunk unlock; and
the trunk lid opens.
The vehicle production date (e.g. 09 / 01) can be found
on the certification label, which is located on the
driver’s door pillar, see page 391.Note:
The emergency release button (1) only unlocks and
opens the trunk while the vehicle is not in motion.
Important!
The emergency trunk lid release button (1) does not
open the trunk lid, if the trunk has been locked using
the mechanical key or if the vehicle battery is
discharged or disconnected.
Illumination of the emergency release button (1):
The button will blink for 30 minutes after opening the
trunk.
The button will blink for 60 minutes after closing the
trunk.
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61 Central locking system
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(vehicles built September 2001 and later)
The emergency release button (1) is located in the trunk
lid.
Briefly press emergency release button (1).
The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid opens.
The vehicle production date (e.g. 09 / 01) can be found
on the certification label, which is located on the
driver’s door pillar, see page 391.Important!
The emergency trunk lid release button (1) does not
open the trunk lid, if the vehicle battery is discharged or
disconnected.
Illumination of the emergency release button (1):
The button will blink for 30 minutes after opening the
trunk.
The button will blink for 60 minutes after closing the
trunk.
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PA R K I N G B R A K E
* C = Category, see page 303
TRUNK OPEN* C = Category, see page 303 Line 1 Line 2 C*
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE PARKING BRAKE! 1Line 1 Line 2 C*
TRUNK OPEN! 2
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Emergency engine shut-down
If the engine can no longer be stopped using the
electronic key or the start-/stop button (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO), the engine can be turned off by
withdrawing two fuses.
For easy removal of fuses use the fuse extractor
(supplied with vehicle tool kit) to pull out the fuses
marked on the fuse chart as “ENGINE EMERGENCY
OFF”.
The fuse chart is also located in the vehicle tool kit,
seepage341.
For fuses see page 331.Fuel filler flap, manual release
Remove the battery cover (see page 352) and the trim
inside the trunk on the right-hand side. Pull the release
knob (arrow) and open the fuel filler flap.
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419 Index
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TTachometer ......................................................................119
Technical data ................................................................ 394
Electrical system ....................................................... 397
Main dimensions ......................................................398
Rims and tires ...........................................................395
Weights .......................................................................398
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 216
Emergency calls ........................................................ 217
Information ................................................................ 221
Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 219
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 220
TELE AID -
malfunction and warning messages ......................323
Telephone ........................................................................ 129
General notes ............................................................. 207
Incoming call ............................................................. 133
Redialing .................................................................... 131
Telephone book ......................................................... 129
TELEPHONE - FUNCTION -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 315
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 214
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 215
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 351Tire inflation pressure monitor ................................... 153
Inquiry of present tire inflation pressure ............. 153
TIRE PRESSURE -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 318
Tire traction ................................................................... 250
Tires ................................................................................ 405
Driving instructions ................................................ 249
Rims and tires .......................................................... 395
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 344
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 351
Tire replacement ...................................................... 343
Winter driving instructions .................................... 253
Tool kit
See Vehicle tools ........................................................ 341
Tow-away alarm ................................................................64
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 357
Transmission ................................................................. 235
Traveling abroad ........................................................... 255
Trip computer ................................................................. 136
Trip odometer ................................................................. 119
Trunk .................................................................................52
Opening ........................................................................ 36
Power closing assist .................................................... 49
Release switch ............................................................. 56
Release/close system ..................................................57
Trunk lid closing feature ...........................................54
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Trunk lamp ....................................................................... 55
Trunk lid emergency release
(vehicles built prior to September 2001) ................ 60
Trunk lid emergency release
(vehicles built September 2001 and later) ............. 61
Trunk lid release switch ................................................. 56
TRUNK OPEN -
malfunction and warning messages ......................308
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 164
Turn signals .................................................................... 164
Turning off the engine
Electronic key ............................................................233
KEYLESS-GO .............................................................. 234
UUnlocking t he vehicle with
KEYLESS-GO-card ....................................................... 39
Unlocking t he vehicle with
remote control ............................................................. 35VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 192
VEHICLE
See individual settings ............................................. 147
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 342
Vehicle keys ......................................................................28
Vehicle tools .................................................................... 341
Ventilated seats ................................................................79
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