2007 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 124

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the tailgate Opening the tailgate from the outside A minimum height clearance of 7.2 ft (2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate. The handle is located above the rear license plate recess. Pull on the handle. The tailgate opens slightly. Pull tailgate upwards to open. Opening the tailgate from the inside manually You can unlock the tailgate from the third-row seats and then open it manually. The handle is located on the right-hand side of the tailgate's window trim. ! The tailgate swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. Vehicles with power tailgate*: To stop the opening procedure, press button Š on the SmartKey. The tailgate stops moving. i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the tailgate will lock automatically after closing it ( page 125). The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking. i The tailgate can also be opened using the Š button on the SmartKey ( page 115) or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ( page 121). i Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: The vehicle must be unlocked ( page 39). Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: When opening the tailgate, the vehicle is globally unlocked. 1 Handle 2 Push 3 Lift Push handle 1 in direction of arrow 2 and hold it there. 123