Tailgate - Mercedes-Benz V-Class Operating Instructions Manual

i In unfavourable operating conditions, e.g.
frost, ice or heavy soiling, you can press and
hold the relevant sliding door button. The
electric sliding door moves with increased
force. Observe that, in such circumstances,
the obstacle detection is less sensitive. To
stop the movement, release the sliding door
button.
Programming the key button for the
sliding door
If the vehicle is fitted with two electric sliding
doors, the 5 sliding door button on the key
can only be programmed for one of the two slid-
ing doors. You can then open or close the selec-
ted sliding door with the 5 button on the key.
Sliding door button for sliding door on the
:
left-hand side
Sliding door button for sliding door on the
;
right-hand side
X
Make sure that the sliding door to be pro-
grammed is open.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Press and hold the Å or Æ sliding door
button in the centre console for the appropri-
ate sliding door until the sliding door is closed
and five tones have sounded.
The display shows the
tric sliding door key
Right-hand electric sliding door
key programmed
message.
Left-hand elec‐
programmed/
Resetting the sliding door
You must reset the sliding door if there has been
a malfunction or an interruption in the voltage
supply.
X
If the sliding door is open: close it by hand.
X
Using the Å or Æ sliding door button on
the centre console, open the sliding door at
least 40 cm and then close the sliding door
completely.
X
When the sliding door is closed, open the slid-
ing door fully using the Å or Æ sliding
door button on the centre console.
The sliding door is reset and operational.
X
Close the sliding door if required.
Problems with the sliding door
The electric sliding door is locked in place.
Unfavourable operating conditions, e.g. frost,
ice or heavy soiling, may obstruct the sliding
door.
X
Press and hold the sliding door button until
the sliding door has opened or closed.
The sliding door moves with increased force.
Observe that, in such circumstances, the
obstacle detection is less sensitive. To stop
the movement, release the sliding door but-
ton.
X
Remove the cause of the blockage at the ear-
liest opportunity.

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Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly 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 tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
When opening, the tailgate swings up and
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out. Therefore, make sure that there is suffi-
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