Tailgate:closing, Closing the tailgate – Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2007 Owners Manual User Manual
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Limiting opening height of tailgate*
Vehicles with power tailgate*:
The tailgate opening height can be limited
when transporting goods on a roof rack*
(e.g. presence of an MB sport luggage con-
tainer*). When activated, the tailgate
opens to approximately 6.4 ft (1.95 m).
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Activate the limiting opening height of
tailgate using the control system
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Closing the tailgate
Closing the tailgate from the inside
electrically*
In vehicles with power tailgate* you can
close the tailgate from the inside using the
remote tailgate switch.
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Press remote tailgate switch
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close.
The tailgate closes. The indicator lamp
in the remote tailgate switch goes out.
While the tailgate is closing an acoustic
signal sounds.
To interrupt the closing procedure:
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Press or pull remote tailgate switch
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The tailgate swings open upwards automat-
ically. Always make sure there is sufficient over-
head clearance. To stop the opening procedure,
press or pull remote tailgate switch
1 or press
the
Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO*. The tailgate stops moving.
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The tailgate can also be opened using
the
Š button on the SmartKey (
or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (
Warning!
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Maintain sight of the area around the rear of
the vehicle while operating the tailgate with
the door mounted switch. Monitor the
closing procedure carefully to make sure no
one is in danger of being injured.
To interrupt the closing procedure, press or
pull the door mounted remote tailgate
switch.
Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the
starter switch or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle,
the remote tailgate switch can be operated.
Therefore, do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip-
ment may cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
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