2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS trunk release

#Tounlock:turnthe emergencykey counter-clockwisetopositionG.
#Tolock:turnthe emergencykey clockwisetopositionG.
#Carefully pressthe cover ontothe lock cylin‐der until it engages and is seatedfirmly.
Trunk
Openingthe trunk lid
&DANGERRisk ofexhaustgas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonousexhaustgases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaustgases can enterthevehicle interior ifthetrunk lid is open whenthe engine isrunning,especially ifthevehicle is in motion.
#Always switch offthe engine beforeopeningthe trunk lid.
#Never drive withthe trunk lid open.
*NOTEDamagetothe trunk lidbyobsta‐cles abovethevehicle
The trunk lid swings upwards when it isopened.
#Therefore, make surethatthere is suffi‐cient clearance abovethe trunk lid.
You havethefollowing optionsfor openingthetrunk lid:
#Pullthe trunk lid handle.
#Vehicles with trunk lid convenience clos‐ing:With the trunk lidstopped in an inter‐mediate position, pullthe trunk lid upwardsandrelease as soon as it beginstoopen.
#Press and holdthe

#Toswitch on:slidethe switchtopositionH.
#Toswitch off:slidethe switchtopositionG.
%If an accident has been detected,the trunkwill unlockeven if separate locking isswitched on.
Unlockingthe trunk withthe emergencyrelease from inside
Requirements:RThe12Vvehicle battery is connected andcharged.
#Press emergencyrelease button1briefly.The trunk lid unlocksand opens.
Unlockingthe trunk lid usingthe mechanicalkey
#Takethe mechanicalkey out ofthe SmartKey(→page64).
#Insertthe mechanicalkey intothe trunk lockasfar as it will go.
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Example:vehicles without arecliningrear seat
#Press and holdtherelevant preset positionbutton1,2 or 3 until bothseats are inthestored position.
%The preset positions inthe areaforthechauffeur mode can only be set whentheconditionsforthechauffeur mode are fulfil‐led (→page 99).
%Seat adjustment is interrupted as soon asyoureleasethe preset position button.The adjustment ofthe active multicontourseat isstill carried out.
%You can usetherear-compartmentchildsafety locktodeactivatethis function(→page 60).
Stowage areas
Notes on loadingthevehicle
&DANGERRisk ofexhaustgas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonousexhaustgases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaustgases can enterthevehicle interior ifthetrunk lid is open whenthe engine isrunning,especially ifthevehicle is in motion.
#Always switch offthe engine beforeopeningthe trunk lid.
#Never drive withthe trunk lid open.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryfrom unsecureditems inthevehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not securedor not secured sufficiently,theycould slip,tipover or bethrown around andthereby hitvehicle occupants.
There is arisk of injury,particularly intheevent of sudden braking or a suddenchangein direction.
#Alwaysstowobjects in such awaythattheycannot bethrown around.
#Beforethe journey,secure objects, lug‐gageor loads against slipping or tippingover.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryduetoobjectsbeingstowed incorrectly
Ifyou do not adequatelystowobjects inthevehicle interior,theycould slip or betossedaround andtherebystrikevehicle occupants.In addition, cup holders, openstowagespaces and mobile phone brackets cannot
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The electric parking brake is applied ifthe trans‐mission is in position]and one ofthefollow‐ing conditions is fulfilled:
RThe engine is switched off.
RThe seat belttongue is not inserted intheseat belt buckle ofthe driver's seat andthedriver's door is opened.
%Toprevent application: pullthe handle oftheelectric parking brake.
Inthefollowing situations,the electric parkingbrake is also applied:
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC is bringingthevehicletoastandstill.
RThe HOLD function iskeepingthevehiclesta‐tionary.
RActiveParking Assist iskeepingthevehiclestationary.
This is onlythe case if one ofthefollowing con‐ditions is also fulfilled:
RThe engine is switched off.
RThe seat belttongue is not inserted intheseat belt buckle ofthe driver's seat andthedriver's door is opened.
RThere is a system malfunction.
RThe power supply is insufficient.
RThevehicle isstationaryfor a lengthyperiod.
Whenthe electric parking brake is applied,theredI(USA) or$(Canada) indicator lampappears inthe instrument cluster.
The electric parking brake is not automaticallyapplied ifthe engine is switched offbythe ECOstart/stop function.
Electric parking brake function (releasingautomatically)
The electric parking brake isreleased whenthefollowing conditions are fulfilled:
RThe engine isrunning.
RThe seat belttongue is inserted intothe seatbelt buckle ofthe driver's seat.
RThe transmission is in position[or^andyou depressthe accelerator pedal oryou
shift from transmission position]to[or^.
RIfthe transmission is in position^,thetrunk lid mustbe closed.
Ifthe seat belttongue is not inserted intotheseat belt buckle ofthe driver's seat,thefollow‐ing conditions must be fulfilled:
RThe driver's door is closed.
RYou movethe transmission out of transmis‐sion position]oryou havepreviouslydrivenfasterthan 2mph (3 km/h).
RIfthe transmission is in position^,thetrunk lid mustbe closed.
Whenthe electric parking brake isreleased,theredI(USA) or$(Canada) indicator lampinthe instrument cluster goes out.
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The electrical fuses are located inthefollowingfuse boxes:
RFuse box inthe engine compartment onthedriver's side (→page 431)
RFuse box onthe driver's side ofthe cockpit(→page 432)
RFuse box inthe front passengerfootwell(→page 432)
RFuse box inthe trunk ontheright-hand sideofthevehicle when viewed inthe direction oftravel (→page 433)
Opening and closingthe fuse box intheengine compartment
Requirements:RObservethe notes on electrical fuses(→page 430).
RHavethefollowingtoolsreadilyavailable:
-a dry cloth
-a screwdriver
Opening
&WARNINGRisk of injuryfrom usingthewindshield wipers whilethe engine hoodis open
Whenthe engine hood is open andthe wind‐shield wipers are set in motion,you can betrappedbythe wiper linkage.
#Always switch offthe windshield wipersand ignition before openingthe enginehood.
#Releaseretaining clips1.Pull cover2up.
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RThe jack must be placed on afirm,flat andnon-slip surface. If necessary,use a large,flat, load-bearing, non-slip underlay.
RThefootofthe jack must be positionedverti‐cally underthe jack support point.
Rules of conduct whenthevehicle israised:
RNever placeyour hands orfeetunderthevehicle.
RNever lie underthevehicle.
RDo notstartthe engine and do notreleasethe electric parking brake.
RDo not open or close any doors orthe trunklid.
#Usingthe lug wrench, loosenthe wheel boltsonthe wheelyou wishtochangebyaboutone full turn. Do not unscrewthe bolts com‐pletely.
Position of jack support points
&WARNINGRisk of injuryfrom incorrectpositioning ofthe jack
Ifyou do not positionthe jack correctly atthe appropriate jacking point ofthevehicle,the jack could tip withthevehicleraised.
#Only positionthe jack atthe appropri‐ate jacking point ofthevehicle. Thebase ofthe jack must be positionedver‐tically underthe jacking point ofthevehicle.
460Wheels and tires

Drive programs ....................................175Function ...............................................175Operating (DYNAMIC SELECT switch) ..176Selectingthe drive program .................176Showing operationfeedback ................176
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E10............................................................ 469
Easy entryfeatureFunction/notes ....................................11 4Setting .................................................11 5
EasyexitfeatureFunction/notes ....................................11 4Setting .................................................11 5
EASY-PACKtrunk box..............................12 8Adjustingthe heighttoany position ....12 6Care .....................................................410Installing/removing .............................12 8
EBD (electronic brakeforce distribu‐tion)Function/notes ...................................19 6
ECO displayFunction ...............................................174Resetting ............................................. 258
ECOstart/stop function.........................173Automatic enginestart ........................173Automatic enginestop .........................173Method of operation ............................173Switching off/on ..................................174
Electric parking brake.............................188Applying automatically ........................188Applying orreleasing manually ............19 0Emergency braking ..............................19 0Releasing automatically .......................189
ElectronicStability Program
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
Electronics............................................... 464
EmergencyOverview ofthe help functions ..............16Reflective safetyvest...........................413
Emergency braking.................................19 0
Emergency brakingseeBAS (Brake AssistSystem)
Emergency call systemsee Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
Emergency enginestart......................... 430
EmergencykeyLocking a door .......................................69Unlocking a door ...................................69
Emergency operation modeStartingthevehicle .............................16 9
EmergencyreleaseTrunk lid (from inside) ............................75
EmergencyTensioning DevicesActivation .............................................. 32
ENERGIZING comfortOverview of programs .........................299Startingthe program ........................... 300
EngineECOstart/stop function ......................173Engine number .................................... 466Starting (emergency operationmode) ..................................................16 9Starting (RemoteOnline) .....................17 0Starting (start/stop button) .................168Starting assistance .............................. 423Switching off (start/stop button) ........182
Engine dataDisplaying ............................................176
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Apple CarPlay™ ................................... 342
Transmission position display................17 7
TransportingLoading guidelines ...............................121Vehicle ................................................ 427
Treadweargrade....................................446
Trim element (Care).................................410
TripMenu (on-board computer) .................. 257
Trip computerDisplaying ............................................ 257Resetting ............................................. 258
Trip distance............................................ 257Displaying ............................................ 257Resetting ............................................. 258
Trip odometerseeTrip distance
Trunk boxsee EASY-PACK trunk box
Trunk lidActivating/deactivatingthetailgateopening heightrestriction ......................76
Closing ..................................................71Emergencyrelease (from inside) ...........75HANDS-FREEACCESS ...........................73Locking separately.................................74Opening .................................................70Opening dimensions ............................475Power closing function ..........................71Unlocking (mechanicalkey) ...................75
Turnsignal indicatorseeTurnsignals
Turnsignals..............................................146Switching on/off .................................14 6
Two phone modesee Secondtelephone
Two-wayradiosFrequencies ......................................... 465Notes on installation ...........................464Transmission output (maximum) .........465
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Units of measurementSetting .................................................294
Unlocking setting...................................... 63
USB devicesConnecting .......................................... 358
USB port...................................................138
User profile.............................................. 295Creating .............................................. 296Importing/exporting ........................... 296Options ................................................ 296Setting ................................................. 295
Usingthetelephonesee Calls
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Vehicle......................................................16 9Activating/deactivatingstandbymode ...................................................191Correct use ............................................24Data acquisition .................................... 26Datastorage .......................................... 26Diagnostics connection .........................23Equipment ............................................. 20LimitedWarranty ...................................25Locking (automatically) ......................... 68Locking (fromthe inside) .......................67Locking (KEYLESS-GO) ..........................67
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