2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 115

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Unlocking and opening the tailgate You can unlock and open the tailgate separately. A minimum height clearance of 7.2 ft (2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate. Press and hold button Š on the SmartKey until the tailgate unlocks and begins to open. i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey, the tailgate will lock automatically when closed. The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking. Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following: Have the SmartKey deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Report the loss of the SmartKey or the mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company. If necessary, have the mechanical lock replaced. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement. SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO are a different color to help distinguish each SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO unit. The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function. The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated into the SmartKey. On these vehicles, the validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is checked when you grasp an outside door handle. If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid, your vehicle unlocks the doors the tailgate the fuel filler flap ! The tailgate swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system*: To stop the opening procedure, press button Š on the SmartKey. The tailgate stops moving. 114