2003 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 87

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking i If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside with the remote control, opening a door from the inside will trigger the alarm. Opening the liftgate Warning! Opening the liftgate from outside Opening the liftgate from inside The release lever is located on the inside of the liftgate. G 1 Grip molding 2 Handle Pull on handle 2. Swing the liftgate upward by using the grip molding. 1 Handle 2 Catch For unlocking the liftgate move the catch 2 to the right. Pull handle 1 down and swing liftgate upward. Only drive with the liftgate closed as, among other dangers such as visibility blockage, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior. ! A minimum height clearance of 7 ft. (2.15 m) is required to open the liftgate. i For locking the liftgate move the catch 2 to the left. 87