Opening The Tailgate - Mercedes-Benz ML320 Cdi Operator's Manual

Opening the tailgate

Opening the tailgate from the outside
A minimum height clearance of 7.0 ft
(2.13 m) is required to open the tailgate.
Vehicles with vehicle level control*:
Depending on the set vehicle level a mini-
mum height clearance of 7.2 ft (2.20 m) is
required to open the tailgate.
The handle is located above the rear
license plate recess.
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Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*:
The vehicle must be unlocked ( page 38).
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
When opening the tailgate, the vehicle is globally
unlocked.
Pull on the handle.
The tailgate opens slightly.
Pull tailgate upwards to open.
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The tailgate swings open upwards automat-
ically. Always make sure there is sufficient over-
head clearance.
Vehicles with power tailgate*:
To stop the opening procedure, press
button Š on the SmartKey. The tailgate stops
moving.
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If the vehicle was previously centrally
locked, the tailgate will lock automatically after
closing it ( page 121). The turn signals will
flash three times to confirm locking.
The tailgate can also be opened using the
SmartKey ( page 108).
Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Opening the tailgate from the inside
electrically*
In vehicles with power tailgate* you can
open the tailgate from the inside if the ve-
hicle is stationary.
A minimum height clearance of 7.0 ft
(2.13 m) is required to open the tailgate.
Vehicles with vehicle level control*:
Depending on the set vehicle level a mini-
mum height clearance of 7.2 ft (2.20 m) is
required to open the tailgate.
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