Cargo Compartment; Limiting The Opening Angle - Mercedes-Benz B-Class Operator's Manual

Cargo compartment

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To open: pull remote operating switch for the
X
tailgate : until the tailgate opens.
To close: turn the SmartKey to position 1 or
X
2 in the ignition lock (
Press and hold the remote operating switch
X
for tailgate : until the tailgate is completely
closed.
Limiting the opening angle of the tail-
gate
General notes
!
Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the open-
ing angle. The tailgate could otherwise be
damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle out-
side.
You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate.
This could be useful, for example, if there is
insufficient space above the tailgate. It is pos-
sible to limit the tailgate in the top half of its
opening range.
To open the tailgate fully, pull the handle on the
outside of the tailgate again after it has stopped
automatically. This does not delete the stored
position.
Activating
To open the tailgate: pull the handle on the
X
tailgate.
To stop the opening process at the
X
desired position:
press the closing button in the tailgate, or
R
pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate
R
again, or
press the tailgate button on the SmartKey.
R
To store the position: press and hold the
X
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
Press and hold the closing button on the tail-
X
gate until two short tones sound.
Tailgate emergency release
General notes
page 114).
Y
!
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Y
If the tailgate can no longer be unlocked:
R
R
Use the emergency release on the inside of the
tailgate.
You can reach the emergency release via the
cargo compartment.
Opening
X
X
X
X
X
X
Emergency release button
You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehi-
cle with the emergency release button.
The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
page 300).
using the SmartKey, or
using the remote operating switch in the door
control panel:
Remove cargo compartment cover
( page 228).
Y
Fold the rear seat backrest forwards
( page 225).
Y
Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey
( page 66).
Y
Insert mechanical key ; into opening : in
the trim and push it in.
Open the tailgate.
Insert the mechanical key into the SmartKey
( page 66).
Y