Opening; Closing; Power Tailgate - Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class Operator's Manual

! Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
You can unlock the tailgate from the third-row
seats and then open it manually.
Handle
1
Push
2
Lift
3
X
Push handle in direction of arrow
1
hold it there.
X
From this position, lift handle
direction of arrow and hold it there.
3
The tailgate is released and can be opened
manually.
i If you do not open the tailgate within a few
seconds, the tailgate lock will engage again
automatically. Additionally, the tailgate will
relock automatically if the vehicle was
locked when the tailgate was released from
the inside.
If the tailgate lock does not engage
automatically and, if applicable, the tailgate
does not relock after a few seconds, you
have to close the tailgate manually
( Y page 90).

Power tailgate

G Warning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide
(CO) gases may enter vehicle interior
resulting in unconsciousness and death.
! The tailgate swings open upwards
and
2
automatically. Always make sure there is
sufficient overhead clearance.
in
1
A minimum height clearance of 7.20 ft
(2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate.
Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
In vehicles with power tailgate, you can
open and close the tailgate from the inside
R
and the outside electrically
limit the opening height of the tailgate
R
interrupt the opening/closing procedure at
R
any time by
pressing or pulling the door-mounted
-
remote tailgate switch
pressing button on the SmartKey
i
-
pressing the tailgate closing switch
-
pressing the KEYLESS-GO locking/
-
closing switch
Depending on production date, an acoustic
warning sounds when opening or closing the
tailgate.
Opening the tailgate from the outside
You can unlock and open the tailgate
simultaneously from the outside when the
vehicle is stationary.
Z
91