2005 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 98

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the tailgate from inside Closing the tailgate Automatic central locking Warning! G To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the tailgate opening when closing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around. The doors and the tailgate automatically lock when ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. 1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle Pull on door handle 2. If door was locked, pull up locking knob 1 to unlock the tailgate. Then pull on door handle 2 to open the tailgate. Warning! i Warning! G Only drive with the tailgate closed as otherwise exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior. The doors and the tailgate unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact exceeds a preset threshold. To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking, deactivate the automatic central locking when the vehicle is pushed is on a test stand You can deactivate the automatic locking mode using the control system ( page 141). i To prevent an inadvertent lockout, do not place the SmartKey in the cargo compartment. G Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 98