If you’ve ever seen a Mercedes driving on a roundabout with what looks like an open trunk, there’s a logical explanation.
Trun Partially Open
According to AD many modern Mercedes owners have experienced the gestures of fellow drivers signaling that their trunk is ajar. However, there’s rarely a cause for concern.
Mercedes has long been at the forefront of automotive technology and safety innovations. Many safety features commonly attributed to other brands, like Volvo, were actually pioneered by Mercedes.
Innovations such as crumple zones, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), airbags, and seatbelt tensioners were all developed by the brand with the star emblem.
Recently, Mercedes has introduced a unique safety feature that causes the trunk lid to partially open while navigating a roundabout. However, it’s important to clarify that this does not involve the entire trunk lid but rather a smaller compartment that houses the Mercedes emblem, which is used to open the trunk.
A Normal Function
During testing of the EQE model, drivers from the Belgian website Autofans discovered this unusual behavior.
They were alerted by a colleague who assumed the trunk was open while they were driving on a roundabout. The small compartment actually serves a secondary purpose.
Under this lid is a rearview camera, which can become obscured by dirt and debris.
Mercedes designed this feature so that the compartment opens not only for parking but also to scan the surroundings, alerting drivers to potential hazards, such as approaching traffic at intersections and roundabouts.
Many drivers have expressed frustration over the frequent opening and closing of this compartment, especially at low speeds or when the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
While some may perceive this as a malfunction, Mercedes insists that this is a normal function of the system designed to enhance safety.
