Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2007 Owners Manual User Manual
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
(Vehicles with power tailgate*)
You can unlock and open the tailgate sep-
arately.
A minimum height clearance of 7.2 ft
(2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate.
The handle is located above the rear
license plate recess.
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Pull on the handle
or
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Press and hold button
Š on the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO until the
tailgate unlocks and opens.
Loss of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
If you lose your SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO or mechanical key, you
should do the following:
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Have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
deactivated by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
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Report the loss of the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO or the mechanical key
immediately to your car insurance
company.
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Have the mechanical lock replaced if
necessary.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center will be glad to supply you
with a replacement.
!
The tailgate swings open upwards automat-
ically. Always make sure there is sufficient over-
head clearance.
To stop the opening procedure, press
button
Š on the SmartKey. The tailgate stops
moving.
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If the vehicle was previously centrally locked
with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*, the tailgate will lock automatical-
ly when closed (
will flash three times to confirm locking.