Mercedes-Benz E-Class Operator's Manual page 100

Side windows
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If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
On vehicles with a folding bench seat, you can
use the handle to open the tailgate from
inside the vehicle (
Opening
Take the mechanical key out of the
X
SmartKey ( page 84).
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.
page 92).
Y
page 90),
Y
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch to open the side
window again.
G WARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side
windows. When leaving the vehicle, always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle.
Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts a side window during the
closing process, the side window opens again
automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing a side window.
G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
R
fingers
over the last 1/6 in(4 mm) of the closing
R
movement
during resetting
R
when closing the side window again
R
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.