2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 78

76 Locking and unlocking Notes for operating the tailgate with the SmartKey: You can also open, close, and stop the tailgate by pressing button F on the SmartKey. The prerequisites for this are: RNo SmartKey is inserted in the starter switch. RKEYLESS-GO: X Controls in detail Lower tailgate by pulling firmly on handles :. X Close tailgate with hands placed flat on it. Once the tailgate touches the latch, the tailgate will pull itself shut automatically. The vehicle's on-board electronics must have status 0 (Y page 80). Opening the tailgate from the outside You can unlock and open the tailgate simultaneously from the outside when the vehicle is stationary. X Press and hold button F on the SmartKey until the tailgate unlocks and begins to open. While the tailgate is opening, an acoustic warning sounds. or X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Pull on the handle (Y page 75). 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. In vehicles with power tailgate, you can Ropen and close the tailgate from the inside and the outside electrically Rlimit the opening height of the tailgate Rinterrupt the opening/closing procedure at any time by - pressing or pulling the door-mounted remote tailgate opening/closing switch - pulling the outside handle on the tailgate - pressing the tailgate closing switch - pressing the KEYLESS-GO locking/ closing switch Closing the tailgate from the outside G Observe Safety notes, see page 55. 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: RPress or pull the remote tailgate opening/ closing switch on the driver's door. RPress RPress the tailgate closing switch. the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch.