2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 trunk

462 Controls in detail
Trunk
Trunk opening-height restriction
The trunk lid opening height can be limited
when transporting goods on a roof rack
(e.g. presence of an optional MB sport lug-
gage container). When activated, the trunk
opens to approximately the height of the
roof edge.
Activate the limiting opening height of
trunk lid using the COMAND system
(
page 242).
Closing trunkClosing trunk from inside automatically
1Remote trunk opening/closing switch
Press and hold switch1 until the
trunk is closed.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out when the trunk is closed.
To interrupt the closing procedure:
Release switch1.
iDo not place the SmartKey in the open
trunk. You may lock yourself out.
iIf the vehicle was previously centrally
locked, the trunk will lock automatically after
closing it. All turn signal lamps flash three times
to confirm locking.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: To prevent a possi-
ble inadvertent lockout, the trunk will open auto-
matically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is
recognized inside the vehicle or in the trunk.
The vehicle is only locked when the turn signals
flash three times. If you are carrying a second SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, you can
still lock the vehicle.
Warning!G
Maintain sight of trunk area while operating
door mounted switch. Monitor the closing
procedure carefully to make sure no one is
in danger of being injured.
To interrupt the closing procedure, release
the door mounted remote trunk open-
ing/closing switch.
Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter
switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
removed from the vehicle, the remote trunk
opening/closing switch can be operated.
Therefore, do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
iIf the trunk lid comes into contact with an
object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been
piled too high) in the upper motion sequence, the
closing procedure is stopped and the trunk re-
opens slightly.
iYou can also close the trunk by hand.

463 Controls in detail
Trunk
Closing trunk from outside
automatically
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*
1Trunk closing switch
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*
1Trunk closing switch
Press trunk closing switch1 briefly.
The trunk closes.
Warning!G
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being in-
jured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from
the trunk lid opening when closing the trunk.
Be especially careful when small children
are around. To stop the closing procedure,
do one of the following:

press button Š on the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

press the trunk opening/closing switch
(on the driver’s door)

press the trunk closing switch

press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing
switch*

pull the trunk lid handle
Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter
switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
removed from the vehicle, the remote trunk
opening/closing switch can be operated.
Therefore, do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
iIf the trunk lid comes into contact with an
object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been
piled too high) in the upper motion sequence, the
closing procedure is stopped and the trunk re-
opens slightly.
iYou can also close the trunk by hand.

464 Controls in detail
Trunk
Closing trunk and locking vehicle from
outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*)
You can close the trunk and lock the vehi-
cle simultaneously from the outside using
the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch.
1KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch
Make sure you have the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO with you.
Press switch1 briefly.With both doors closed:

The locking knobs in the doors
move down.

The trunk starts to close automati-
cally.

All turn signal lamps flash three
times to confirm locking once the
trunk has closed completely.

An acoustic signal sounds three
times.

The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
Trunk emergency release
With the emergency release button, the
trunk can be opened from inside the trunk.
1Emergency release button
Briefly press emergency release
button1.
The trunk opens.iIf the trunk lid comes into contact with an
object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been
piled too high) in the upper motion sequence, the
closing procedure is stopped and the trunk re-
opens slightly.
iYou can also close the trunk by hand.iThe emergency release button unlocks and
opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing still
or in motion.

465 Controls in detail
Trunk
Illumination of the emergency release but-
ton:

The button will flash for 30 minutes af-
ter opening the trunk.

The button will flash for 60 minutes af-
ter closing the trunk.
Valet locking
1Neutral position
2Locked
Close the trunk (page 462).
Remove the mechanical key from the
SmartKey (
page 635).
Insert the mechanical key in the trunk
lid lock.
Turn the mechanical key clockwise to
position 2 to lock the trunk.
The trunk remains locked even when the
vehicle is centrally unlocked.
Insert the mechanical key in the trunk
lid lock.
Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to neutral position 1 to unlock the
trunk.
You can now open the trunk
(
page 461).
iThe emergency release button does not
open the trunk if the vehicle battery is dis-
charged or disconnected.
iTo deny any unauthorized person access to
the trunk, e.g. when you valet park the vehicle,
lock it separately with the mechanical key. Leave
only the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* less its mechanical key with the
vehicle.
iYou can only cancel the separate trunk lock-
ing mode by means of the mechanical key.

469 Controls in detail
Loading and storing
Loading and storing
Loading instructions
The total load weight including vehicle oc-
cupants and luggage/cargo should not ex-
ceed the load limit or vehicle capacity
weight as indicated on the corresponding
placard located on the driver’s door B-pillar
(
page 523).
Storage compartments
Warning!G
Always fasten items being carried as secure-
ly as possible using cargo tie-down hooks
and fastening materials appropriate for the
weight and size of the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle and can cause in-
jury to vehicle occupants unless the items
are securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when transporting cargo. Put luggage or car-
go in the trunk if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backs. Do not place anything on the
rear-window shelf.
Never drive vehicle with trunk open. Deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter ve-
hicle interior resulting in unconsciousness
and death.
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when storing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
g a g e o r c a r g o i n t h e t r u n k i f p o s s i b l e . D o n o t
pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat
backs.
Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy ob-
jects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during

braking

vehicle maneuvers or

an accident.
iAn overview of the storage compartments
can be found on (
page 32).

474 Controls in detail
Loading and storing
Removing: Pull cup holder out by pull-
ing silver handle2 u p w a r d i n d i r e c t i o n
of arrow.
Inserting: Press downward until it en-
gages. While doing so, make sure that
the word “Front” is in the proper instal-
lation position.
Cup holder in rear
1Compartment mark
Opening: Press mark1 on the front.
Trunk
Storage spaces under trunk floor
1Storage space
2Handle
3Trunk floor cover
Lift up trunk floor cover3 and engage
the cover handle2 in upper edge of
trunk.Retaining hooks
Two hooks are located on the upper edge
of the trunk and can be used to attach car-
go items such as bags.
Pull tab1 of retaining hook2 down.
Parcel net in trunk
There is a parcel net on the right trunk side
wall to secure loads.
iYou can remove the cup holder to clean it.
Only clean it using clear, lukewarm water.
!Do not use the retaining hooks to tie down
cargo.


475 Controls in detail
Loading and storing
Retainer for Operator’s Manual pouch
1Velcro strap
2Operator’s Manual pouch
Use Velcro strap1 to fasten Operator’s
Manual pouch2 in place.Umbrella holder
Depending on vehicle production date your
vehicle may equipped with an umbrella
holder. If equipped, you can attach an um-
brella to the trunk lid.
1Umbrella holder
2Umbrella
Swing down holder1 in direction of
arrow.
Take umbrella2 out of holder 1.
Warning!G
Do not pull on the umbrella holder when you
are closing the trunk lid. You could other-
wise injure yourself on the trunk lid.
iYou can purchase a suitable umbrella at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

489 Controls in detail
Useful features
Remote door unlock
In case you have locked your vehicle unin-
tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle),
and the reserve SmartKey is not handy:
Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
You will be asked to provide your pass-
word which you provided when you
completed the subscriber agreement.
or
Contact the Tele Aid web page via In-
ternet using the ID and password sent
to you shortly after the completion of
your acquaintance call.
Then return to your vehicle and pull the
trunk lid handle for a minimum of
20 seconds until the SOS button be-
gins to flash.
The message: “Call connecting” ap-
pears in the multifunction display and
the SOS button is flashing.
The Response Center will then unlock
your vehicle with the remote door un-
locking feature.Remote door lock
If you have forgotten to lock your vehicle
and are no longer near it, you can have it
locked remotely through the Response
Center.
The vehicle can be remotely locked within
4 days after the ignition has been switched
off.
Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
You will be asked to provide your pass-
word which you provided when you
completed the subscriber agreement.
When you are inside your vehicle the next
time and switch on the ignition, the mes-
sage “Tele Aid Doors locked by remote con-
trol” will appear on the multifunction
display.
iYou can exit Roadside Assistance and/ or
the information display during an active connec-
tion and call up the COMAND application last se-
lected. To do so, select “Back”. Meanwhile,
mute remains active (
page 81).
iThe remote door unlock feature is available
if the relevant mobile phone network is available
and data connection is possible.
The SOS button will flash and the message: “Call
connecting” appears in the multifunction display
to indicate receipt of the door unlock command.
Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Response Center
specialist might attempt to establish voice con-
tact with the vehicle occupants.
If the trunk lid handle was pulled for more than
20 seconds before door unlock authorization
was received by the Response Center, you must
wait 15 minutes before pulling the trunk lid han-
dle again.
iThe remote door lock feature is available if
the relevant mobile phone network is available
and data connection is possible.