2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55AMG Owner's Manual

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Vehicles without trunk lid opening /closing system:
Lower trunk lid using handle (1) and close it with hands
placed flat on trunk lid. Please remember to keep your
fingers out of the space between the lid and the vehicle.Vehicles with trunk lid opening /closing system:
Press trunk lid button (2) briefly. The trunk lid closes
automatically.
The trunk lid can also be closed with the trunk lid
opening /closing switch located on the driver’s door, see
page 57.
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The automatic closing process is interrupted if the
trunk lid is pushed against an object. The trunk lid will
reverse slightly and stop. In its final closing stage the
hydraulic power closing assist mechanism releases the
trunk lid which then drops into the lock by its own
weight. Now the trunk lid will stop but not reverse
slightly.
Investigate and correct the cause of interruption.
Now press trunk lid close button (2) again to close the
trunk lid.In case of a malfunction the trunk lid can be opened and
closed manually.
To open, unlock trunk lid with the mechanical key and
open lid by hand, see page 52.
To close, lower trunk lid with hands placed f lat on trunk
lid. Please remember to keep your fingers out of the
space between the lid and the vehicle.
Ve h i c l e s w i t h K E Y L E S S - G O :
To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the trunk lid
will open automatically if a KEYLESS-GO-card is
recognized in the area of the rear shelf or inside the
trunk.
Trunk lamp
The trunk lamp will switch off after approximately
10 minutes if the trunk lid is left open.
Wa r n i n g !
To prevent possible personal injury, always keep
hands and fingers away from the trunk opening
when closing the trunk lid. Be especially careful
when small children are around.Always be sure persons who might get injured are
away from the trunk area when you operate the
trunk lid closing button located on the vehicle door.To interrupt the hydraulic power closing assist
mechanism press trunk lid close button (2) inside
the trunk lid, push in trunk lid lock, or press
buttonŠ on the electronic key.
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Trunk lid release switch
(Vehicles without trunk lid opening/closing system)
The switch is located on the driver’s door.The trunk lid will swing open automatically. You should
always make sure there is sufficient clearance.
A minimum height clearance of 6 ft. (1.85 m) is
required to open the trunk lid.
To open the trunk, the vehicle must be at standstill. Pull
up on switch until trunk lid is open.
The indicator lamp in the switch remains on with trunk
lid open.
Notes:
The trunk can also be opened by using the remote
control. PressŠ button.
The trunk lid cannot be opened by the switch or the
remote control when previously locked separately with
the mechanical key. To open, see page 52.
The trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid
release switch when the vehicle was previously locked
with the remote control. To unlock vehicle with the
remote control, see page 33.
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The switch is located on the driver’s door.
The trunk lid will open and close automatically. You
should always make sure that there is sufficient
clearance.
A minimum height clearance of 6 ft. (1.85 m) is
required to open the trunk lid.
To open and close the trunk, the vehicle must be parked
and unlocked. To o p e n t r u n k l i d :
Pull up on switch until trunk lid begins to open. The
switch can now be released, the trunk lid opens
automatically.
To interrupt the opening process, either pull up on
switch, or push in trunk lid lock, or press buttonŠ
on the remote control.
The indicator lamp in the switch remains on with trunk
lid open.
To close trunk lid:
Press upper half of switch until trunk lid is closed and
the indicator lamp in the switch goes out.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the trunk lid, be sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure. Be especially careful when small
children are around. Maintain sight of trunk area
while operating the door mounted switch.To interrupt the hydraulic power closing assist
mechanism release trunk lid release/close switch
and pull up to open.
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Notes:
The automatic closing process is interrupted, if the
trunk lid is pushed against an object. The trunk lid will
reverse slightly and stop. In its final closing stage the
hydraulic power closing assist mechanism releases the
trunk lid which then drops into the lock by its own
weight. Now the trunk lid will stop but not reverse
slightly.
Investigate and correct the cause of interruption.
Now press trunk lid opening /closing switch again to
close the trunk lid.
In case of a malfunction the trunk lid can be opened and
closed manually.
To open, unlock trunk lid with the mechanical key and
open lid by hand, see page 52.
To close, lower trunk lid with hands placed flat on trunk
lid. Please remember to keep your fingers out of the
space between the lid and the vehicle.The trunk can also be opened by using the remote
control. PressŠ button.
The trunk lid cannot be opened by the switch or the
remote control when previously locked separately with
the mechanical key. To open, see page 52.
The trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid
opening /closing switch when the vehicle was
previously locked with the central locking switch. To
unlock vehicle with the central locking switch, see
page 49.
Ve h i c l e s w i t h K E Y L E S S - G O :
To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the trunk lid
will open automatically if a KEYLESS-GO-card is
recognized in the area of rear shelf or inside the trunk.
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The trunk lid opening height can be restricted when
transporting goods on a roof rack (e.g. presence of an
MB sport luggage container). When activated, the trunk
lid opens to below the roof line of the vehicle.
To a c ti va te :
Press upper half of trunk lid opening /closing switch for
a minimum of 5 seconds.
To deactivate:
Press upper half of trunk lid opening /closing switch for
a minimum of 5 seconds.Note:
To fully open the trunk lid while opening height
restriction activated, deactivate it.
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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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(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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