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Old Jun 20, 2002 | 06:29 PM
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Question 240/320 Trunk Question

I really do like how the C Class trunk opens all the way automatically, so you don't have to fumble around if your hands are full.

However, the other day I noticed while parked (but automatic still in Drive) I was able to open the trunk using the button on my door. Does that mean if I ever hit the button accidently while driving down the road the trunk will fly open? I know it is unlikely, but I would have thought the button would only work while in 'park.'
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Old Jun 20, 2002 | 07:24 PM
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I'd tried that once while in D mode, so my fellow passenger who I was dropping off could get her bag, but the trunk didn't open. Maybe I didn't hold it long enough?
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Old Jun 20, 2002 | 08:06 PM
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My trunk does not open all the way as I always got hit by it. I've asked MB to adjust the springs so that it can open all the way now.

From what I was told by my salesman when I picked up my car, he said the trunk will not open if the car is in motion.
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Old Jun 20, 2002 | 08:09 PM
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From what I was told by my salesman when I picked up my car, he said the trunk will not open if the car is in motion.
I was definitely not moving, so this could be the reason it allowed me to open it. Has anyone tried to test this theory yet?
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Old Jun 20, 2002 | 08:38 PM
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it will only open if the car is stopped... in drive i think you have to have the brake pedal depressed.
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