Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 478)

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Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Fuel filler flap
̈ Open the tailgate ( ୴ page 119).
The fuel filler flap release is located behind
a cover in the right side trim panel of the
cargo compartment.
1 Lock
2 Cover
̈ Insert a suitable object such as a coin
into the slot of lock
1.
̈ Turn lock 1 counterclockwise by 90°
in direction of arrow.
̈ Remove cover 2.
3 Fuel filler flap release
̈ Pull red fuel filler flap release 3 in
direction of arrow.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
̈ Open the fuel filler flap ( ୴ page 352).
! Always make sure there is sufficient over-
head clearance.
i If the vehicle has previously been locked
from the outside using the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*, opening the tail-
gate from the inside will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system.
To cancel the alarm, do one of the following:
With the SmartKey:
ț Press button Œ or ‹ on the
SmartKey.
ț Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.
With KEYLESS-GO*:
ț Grasp an outside door handle.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle.
or
ț Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be in-
side the vehicle.