2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 94

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking X Press and hold button i on the SmartKey until the tailgate unlocks and begins to open. While the tailgate is opening, an acoustic warning sounds. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Pull on the handle (Y page 90). The tailgate is unlocked and opens. Depending on production date, an acoustic warning sounds while the tailgate opens. RPress RPress button i on the SmartKey. or pull the remote tailgate opening/closing switch on the driver's door. the tailgate closing switch. the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch. or X RPress RPress Closing the tailgate from the outside G Observe Safety notes, see page 66. G Warning! 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: In vehicles with power tailgate you can close the tailgate separately from the outside using the tailgate closing switch or button i on the SmartKey. Do not leave the SmartKey in the vehicle. You may lock yourself out. If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, the tailgate will lock automatically after closing it. The turn signal lamps flash three times to confirm locking. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO 1 Tailgate closing switch Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO 1 Tailgate closing switch 92