Side Windows; Limiting The Opening Angle - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual

Limiting the opening angle of the
tailgate
Important safety notes
! 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
You can limit the opening angle of the
tailgate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately 4 in
(10 cm) before the stop.
This could be useful, for example, if there is
insufficient space above the tailgate.
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 91) 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 91) in the tailgate until you hear
Y
two short tones.
Tailgate emergency release
Important safety notes
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i
Tailgate opening dimensions
( page 452).
Y
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
Opening
Take the mechanical key out of the
X
SmartKey ( page 82).
Y
Insert mechanical key ; into the opening
X
in paneling :.
Turn mechanical key ;90° clockwise.
X
Push mechanical key ; in the direction of
X
the arrow and open the tailgate.
i
When you lock the vehicle (
the cargo compartment is also locked.

Side windows

Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the side
window moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side
window during the opening procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or pull the switch to close the side
window again.
Side windows
page 88),
Y
Z
93