2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 93

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking ! Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. You can unlock the tailgate from the third-row seats and then open it manually. 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 (Y page 90). In vehicles with power tailgate, you can Ropen Rlimit and close the tailgate from the inside and the outside electrically the opening height of the tailgate Rinterrupt the opening/closing procedure at any time by - pressing or pulling the door-mounted remote tailgate switch - Power tailgate G Warning! Make sure the tailgate is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. ! The tailgate swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. A minimum height clearance of 7.20 ft (2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate. pressing button i on the SmartKey pressing the tailgate closing switch pressing the KEYLESS-GO locking/ closing switch 1 Handle 2 Push 3 Lift X X Depending on production date, an acoustic warning sounds when opening or closing the tailgate. Push handle 1 in direction of arrow 2 and hold it there. From this position, lift handle 1 in direction of arrow 3 and hold it there. The tailgate is released and can be opened manually. Opening the tailgate from the outside You can unlock and open the tailgate simultaneously from the outside when the vehicle is stationary. i If you do not open the tailgate within a few seconds, the tailgate lock will engage again automatically. Additionally, the tailgate will Z 91