2007 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 125

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Lift handle 1 in direction of arrow 3. The tailgate is released and can be opened manually. Opening the tailgate from the inside electrically* In vehicles with power tailgate* you can open the tailgate from the inside if the vehicle is stationary. A minimum height clearance of 7.2 ft (2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate. The switch is located on the door control panel. Pull remote tailgate switch 1 until tailgate begins to open. The tailgate opens. The indicator lamp in the remote tailgate switch comes on and remains lit until the tailgate is closed. While the tailgate is opening, an acoustic signal sounds. Warning! i If you do not open the tailgate within a few seconds, the tailgate lock will automatically engage again. Additionally, the tailgate will relock automatically, if the vehicle was locked when the tailgate was released from the inside. If the tailgate lock does not engage automatically and, if applicable, the tailgate does not relock after a few seconds, you have to close the tailgate manually ( page 125). G Warning! G Only drive with the tailgate closed as, among other dangers such as blocked visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior. Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the tailgate with the door-mounted remote tailgate switch or with the Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. Monitor the opening procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured. To interrupt the opening procedure, press or pull the door-mounted remote tailgate switch or press the Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. 1 Remote tailgate switch with indicator lamp 124