2011 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 86

84 Side windows Activating the tailgate X X Opening and closing To open the tailgate: pull the handle on the tailgate. X To stop the opening procedure at the desired position: press the close button (Y page 82) on the tailgate or pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate again. X To store the position: press and hold the closing button on the tailgate until you hear a short tone. The opening angle limiter is activated. The tailgate will now stop in the stored position when opening. Pull cover ; off the tailgate trim. X Push release catch : to the left as far as the stop and open the tailgate. Side windows Important safety guidelines G Warning When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system, and do not give them access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. They could: Rinjure Rbe Deactivating the tailgate X Press and hold the closing button (Y page 82) in the tailgate until you hear two short tones. Tailgate emergency release If the tailgate can no longer be opened from outside the vehicle, use the emergency release on the inside of the tailgate. To open the tailgate completely, a minimum clearance of 7.20 ft (220 cm) above the ground is necessary. themselves on vehicle parts seriously or fatally injured by extreme heat or cold Rinjure themselves or have an accident with vehicle equipment that may still be in operation even after the SmartKey has been removed from the ignition, such as the seat adjustment, steering wheel adjustment or memory function. 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. ! The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate. G Warning! Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger or cargo compartment unless they are firmly secured in place.