Mercedes-Benz 2005 E -Class Wagon Operator's Manual page 121

Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
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You can also close the tailgate by hand.
If the tailgate comes into contact with an
object while closing (e.g. luggage that has
been piled too high), the closing procedure
is stopped and the tailgate reopens
slightly.
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To prevent a possible inadvertent lock-
out, the tailgate will open automatically
if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is rec-
ognized in the rear shelf or inside the
vehicle.
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Warning!
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being in-
jured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from
the cargo compartment opening when clos-
ing the tailgate. Be especially careful when
small children are around. To stop the clos-
ing procedure, do one of the following:
press the tailgate closing switch 1
press the Š button on the SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO
pull the remote tailgate switch (on the
driver's door)
Even with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
removed from the vehicle, the tailgate clos-
ing switch can be operated. Therefore, do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu-
pervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
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Warning!
Only drive with the tailgate closed as,
among other dangers such as visibility
blockage, exhaust fumes may enter the
vehicle interior.
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If the vehicle was previously centrally
locked, the tailgate will lock automati-
cally after closing it.
To confirm locking all turn signal lamps
flash three times.
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