Limiting The Opening Angle - Mercedes-Benz 2011 E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

Trunk/cargo compartment
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Limiting the opening angle of the
tailgate (Wagon)
Important safety guidelines
You can limit the opening angle of the
tailgate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately
0.6 ft (20 cm) before the stop.
!
Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise
be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle
outside.
Activating the tailgate
X
To open the tailgate: pull the handle on
the tailgate.
X
To stop the opening procedure at the
desired position: press the close button
Y
( page 88) on the tailgate or pull the
handle on the outside of the tailgate again.
X
To store the position: press and hold the
closing button on the tailgate until you hear
a short tone.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate will now stop in the stored position
when opening.
Deactivating the tailgate
X
Press and hold the closing button
( Y page 88) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones.
Locking the trunk separately (Sedan)
You can lock the trunk separately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk
remains locked and cannot be opened.
X
Close the trunk lid.
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey ( Y page 79).
X
Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as the stop.
X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise from
position 1 to position 2.
X
Remove the mechanical key.
Unlocking the trunk (Sedan)
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
If the trunk can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO:
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey ( Y page 79).
X
Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as the stop.
X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
as far as it will go to position 1.
The trunk is unlocked.
X
Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.