Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 86)

X Pull the tailgate down using one of
recesses :.
X Push the tailgate closed from outside the
vehicle.
X Lock the vehicle if necessary with
the & button on the key or with
KEYLESS-GO (
Y page 75).
Automatic opening and closing from
the outside
Important safety guidelines
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.
To open the tailgate completely, a minimum
clearance of 7.20 ft (2.20 m) above the
ground is necessary.
Opening
You can open the tailgate automatically with
the key or the handle in the tailgate.
X Press and hold the F button on the key
until the tailgate opens.
or
X When the tailgate is unlocked, pull the
handle and let it go again immediately.
Closing
G Warning!
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured. 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. To stop the closing
procedure, do one of the following:
R Press or pull the remote tailgate opening/
closing switch on the driver’s door.
R Press the tailgate closing switch.
R Press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing
switch.
R Pull outside handle on the tailgate.
R When no SmartKey is 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.
You can close the tailgate automatically using
the key, the closing button
6 or the locking
button 7 .
X To close: press closing button : on the
tailgate.
or
X Press and hold the F button on the key
until the tailgate closes.
X To close and lock simultaneously:
Press locking button ; on the tailgate.
i The tailgate can only be opened and
closed with the key if there is no key in the
ignition lock.
6 For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate only.
7 For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate and KEYLESS-GO only.
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Tailgate
Opening and closing
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