2011 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 85

Cargo compartment The tailgate is not closed unless a KEYLESS-GO key is detected. You can open/close the tailgate from the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary. 83 Automatic opening and closing from the inside Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the tailgate with the door-mounted remote tailgate switch. Monitor the opening procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured. To interrupt the opening procedure, press or pull the door-mounted remote tailgate switch. When the SmartKey is not inserted in the starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make sure the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0): Press button F on the SmartKey. X X To open: pull remote operating switch : for the tailgate until the tailgate opens. To close: turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. X Press remote operating switch for tailgate : until the tailgate is closed. If the tailgate touches an object, the closing procedure is interrupted and the tailgate reopens. X To interrupt the closing procedure: pull or push the remote operating switch for tailgate :. G Warning! Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the tailgate with the door-mounted remote tailgate switch. Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured. To interrupt the closing procedure, press or pull the door-mounted remote tailgate switch. Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate Important safety guidelines You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate in the top half of its opening range. This could be useful, for example, if there is insufficient space above the tailgate. 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. ! Make sure there is sufficient clearance to open the tailgate fully when setting the opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle outside. Z Opening and closing G Warning!