Mercedes-Benz 2012 B Class - Manual (Page 78)

particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i The opening dimensions of the tailgate
can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Y page 335).
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the
loading guidelines (
Y page 236).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo
compartment. You could otherwise lock
yourself out.
The tailgate can be:
R
opened and closed manually from outside
R
unlocked from inside with the mechanical
key
Opening/closing from outside
Opening
X Press the % button on the SmartKey.
X Pull handle :.
X Raise the tailgate.
Closing
X Pull the tailgate down using handle :.
X Allow the tailgate to drop into the lock.
X If necessary, lock the vehicle with the
& button on the SmartKey.
Tailgate emergency release
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i The opening dimensions of the tailgate
can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Y page 335).
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Cargo compartment
Opening and closing