Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 93)

Opening and closing
You can open and close the tailgate from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary
and unlocked.
X To open: pull remote operating switch :
for the tailgate until the tailgate opens.
X 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.
Limiting the opening angle of the
tailgate
Important safety notes
!
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.
Activating
You can limit the opening angle of the
tailgate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately 4 in
(10 cm) before the stop.
This could be useful, for example, if there is
insufficient space above the tailgate.
X To open the tailgate: pull the handle on
the tailgate.
X
To stop the opening procedure at the
desired position: press the closing button
(
Y
page 89) in the tailgate or pull the handle
on the outside of the tailgate again.
X
To store the position: press and hold the
closing button in 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.
Deactivating
X Press and hold the closing button
(
Y
page 89) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones.
Tailgate emergency release
Important safety notes
!
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i Tailgate opening dimensions
(
Y
page 452).
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
Opening
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (
Y
page 80).
X Insert mechanical key ; into the opening
in paneling :.
Cargo compartment
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Opening
and
closing
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