Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 101)

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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Closing the trunk
1 Handle
̈ Lower the trunk lid using handle 1.
̈ Close the trunk lid with hands placed
flat on the trunk lid.
Warning!
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Make sure the trunk is closed when the
engine is running and while driving.
Among other dangers, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
i Do not place the SmartKey in the open
trunk. You may lock yourself out.
i
If the vehicle was previously centrally
locked, the trunk lid will lock automatically when
closed. The turn signal lamps will flash three
times to confirm locking.
Warning!
G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
lid opening when closing the trunk lid.
Be especially careful when small children
are around.
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. 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.