2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 124

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Limiting opening height of tailgate* In vehicles with power tailgate*, the tailgate opening height can be limited when transporting goods on a roof rack* (e.g. presence of an MB sport luggage container*). When activated, the tailgate opens to approximately 6.4 ft (1.95 m). Activate the limiting opening height of tailgate using the control system ( page 183). Closing the tailgate from the inside You can close the tailgate from the inside using the remote tailgate switch. 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! Press remote tailgate switch 1 ( page 122) until tailgate begins to close. The tailgate closes. While the tailgate is closing an acoustic signal sounds. To interrupt the closing procedure: Press or pull remote tailgate switch 1 ( page 122). G Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the tailgate with the door-mounted switch. Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured. To interrupt the closing procedure, press or pull the door-mounted remote tailgate switch or press the Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the remote tailgate switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. 123