2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 130
2006 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the tailgate and locking the vehicle from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) In vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system* and KEYLESS-GO*, you can close the tailgate and lock the vehicle simultaneously from the outside using the KEYLESS-GO* locking/closing switch or the Š button on the SmartKey. Press switch 1 briefly. The vehicle is locked and the tailgate closes automatically. The turn signals flash three times to confirm locking. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed. Even with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, 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. 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. Warning! G Only drive with the tailgate closed as, among other dangers such as blocked visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior. 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. 1 KEYLESS-GO* locking/closing switch Make sure you have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you. i To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is recognized inside the vehicle. 129