Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 Owner's Manual page 97

Boot/luggage compartment
94
To open: pull remote operating switch for
X
boot lid/tailgate : until the boot lid/tail-
gate opens.
To close (Saloon): press remote operating
X
switch for boot lid : until the boot lid is
closed.
To close (Estate): turn the key to position
X
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
Press remote operating switch for tail-
X
gate : until the tailgate is closed.
Limiting the opening angle of the tail-
gate (Estate)
Important safety notes
You can limit the opening angle of the tail-
gate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately 20 cm
before the stop.
This could be useful, for example, if there is
insufficient space above the tailgate.
! 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
To open the tailgate: pull the handle on
X
the tailgate.
To stop the opening procedure at the
X
desired position: press the closing button
( page 92) in the tailgate or pull the handle
Y
on the outside of the tailgate again.
To store the position: press and hold the
X
closing button in 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
X
( page 92) in the tailgate until you hear
Y
two short tones.
Unlocking the boot (Saloon)
! The boot lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the boot lid.
If the boot cannot be unlocked with the key
or KEYLESS-GO, use the emergency key ele-
ment.
If you use the emergency key element to
unlock and open the boot lid, the anti-theft
alarm system will be triggered (
Take the emergency key element out of the
X
key ( page 84).
Y
Insert the emergency key element into the
X
boot lid lock as far as the stop.
page 77).
Y