2007 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 128

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking i To prevent an inadvertent lockout, do not place the SmartKey in the cargo compartment. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is recognized inside the vehicle. Closing the tailgate from the outside (vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*) In vehicles with power tailgate* you can close the tailgate from the outside using the tailgate closing switch or the Š button on the SmartKey. 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. Warning! i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, the tailgate will lock automatically after closing it. The turn signals flash three times to confirm locking. G 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 tailgate closing switch 1. 1 Tailgate closing switch Press tailgate closing switch 1 briefly. The tailgate closes and an acoustic warning sounds. Press the Š button on the SmartKey. Press or pull the remote tailgate switch (on the driver's door). i You can also close the tailgate manually ( page 126). 127