2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 97

Controls in detail Starter switch positions Activating X Open tailgate: Pull on handle (Y page 90) or press and hold button i on the SmartKey until the tailgate opens. X Starter switch positions SmartKey G Observe Safety notes, see page 66. Stop opening procedure: When the tailgate is in the desired position, press tailgate closing switch (Y page 93) or press button i on the SmartKey once more. have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to "Lamps in instrument cluster" (Y page 340). i You can also press or pull the remote tailgate switch (Y page 94) to stop the opening procedure. X ! If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be sufficiently charged. RCheck the vehicle battery and charge it if necessary. RGet a jump start. Press and hold the tailgate closing switch in the tailgate (Y page 93) until you hear a short acoustic signal. The opening height of the tailgate is limited. The tailgate will now stop at the stored position when opened. Starter switch } For removing SmartKey $ Power supply for some electrical To prevent accelerated vehicle battery discharge or a completely discharged vehicle battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. Deactivating X Press and hold the tailgate closing switch in the tailgate until you hear two short, consecutive acoustic signals. consumers, e.g. radio % Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position & Starting position i If the SmartKey does not belong to the vehicle, the SmartKey can be turned in the starter switch. However, the ignition does not switch on and the engine does not start. When you switch on the ignition, all lamps (except high-beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, Z 95