Mercedes-Benz R-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.

Pull on the handle.

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:

Have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
deactivated by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Report the loss of the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO or the mechanical key
immediately to your car insurance
company.

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.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked

with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, the tailgate
will lock automatically when closed
(

page 125). The turn signals will flash three

times to confirm locking.