2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 87
2011 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Tailgate If the tailgate touches an object while closing, the closing procedure is interrupted and the tailgate reopens. If you do not open the tailgate after unlocking, it will lock again automatically after a few seconds. 85 Opening the tailgate from the inside G Warning! Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. Children could open the tailgate from the inside, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G Warning! ! Always make sure there is sufficient space when opening. You can unlock and open the tailgate from inside the vehicle. The handle is on the lower part of the tailgate window on the right-hand side when viewed in the direction of travel. 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. 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. G Warning! X Press handle : in the direction of arrow ; as far as it will go and hold it there. X From this position, pull handle : in the direction of arrow = as far as it will go and hold it there. X Swing the tailgate upwards. i Vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate: 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 Z Opening and closing i Only with KEYLESS-GO: if you leave a KEYLESS-GO key in the cargo compartment, the tailgate will not lock. The tailgate is not closed unless a KEYLESS-GO key is detected. Automatic opening and closing from the inside You can open and close the tailgate from the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary.