2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 128

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Press tailgate closing switch 1 briefly. The tailgate closes. Warning! G Warning! G i You can also close the tailgate manually ( page 125). If the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high), the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens slightly. Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when closing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the closing procedure, do one of the following: Press the tailgate closing switch 1. Press the Š button on the SmartKey. Press or pull the remote tailgate switch (on the driver's door). Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the tailgate closing switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Only drive with the tailgate closed as, among other dangers such as blocked visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior. i Do not place the SmartKey in the open cargo compartment. You may lock yourself out. i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the tailgate will lock automatically after closing it. The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking. 127