2011 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 83

Cargo compartment If children open a door, they could cause severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if they get out of the vehicle, they could injure themselves when doing so or be seriously or even fatally injured by any passing traffic. Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system's metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and a child could be burned on these parts. 81 Opening and closing from the outside Opening You can only open the tailgate after unlocking it first. X Press the % button on the SmartKey. G Warning! Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or cargo compartment unless they are firmly secured in place. Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child's risk of injury in the event of Rstrong X braking maneuvers changes of direction Ran accident Rsudden Pull handle :. X Raise the tailgate. Closing G Warning! 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. 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 upwards and to the rear when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate. For the tailgate to be opened fully, there must be a minimum clearance from floor to ceiling of 7.20 ft (2.20 m). The tailgate can be: Ropened and closed manually from outside Ropened and closed automatically from outside Ropened and closed automatically from inside X X Pull the tailgate down using recess :. Push the tailgate closed from outside the vehicle. X Lock the vehicle if necessary with the & button on the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO (Y page 73). Z Opening and closing