Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 120)

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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
̈ Pull remote tailgate switch 1 until
tailgate begins to open.
The tailgate opens. The indicator lamp
in the remote tailgate switch comes on
and remains lit until the tailgate is
closed. While the tailgate is opening an
acoustic signal sounds.
Limiting opening height of tailgate*
Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing
system*:
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).
̈ Activate the limiting opening height of
tailgate using the control system
(
୴ page 173).
Warning!
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Maintain sight of the area around the rear of
the vehicle while operating the tailgate with
the door-mounted remote tailgate switch or
with the Š button on the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. Monitor the
opening procedure carefully to make sure
no one is in danger of being injured.
To interrupt the opening procedure, press or
pull the door-mounted remote tailgate
switch or press the Š button on the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.
!
The tailgate swings open upwards auto-
matically. Always make sure there is
sufficient overhead clearance. To stop
the opening procedure, press or pull re-
mote tailgate switch
1 or press the
Š button on the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. The
tailgate stops moving.
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Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing
system*:
The tailgate can also be opened using
the button
Š on the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.