Limiting The Opening Angle - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

Trunk/cargo compartment
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Limiting the opening angle of the tail-
gate (Wagon)
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 tail-
gate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately 8 in
(20 cm) before the stop.
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 98) 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 98) in the tailgate until you hear
Y
two short tones.
Opening the tailgate from inside the
vehicle (Wagon with a folding bench
seat)
General 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 344).
Y
Opening
Inside of tailgate
To unlock the tailgate: slide locking
X
catch ; to the right.
To open: pull the top of handle :.
X
Swing the tailgate upwards.
X
To lock the tailgate: slide locking catch ;
X
to the left.
Locking the trunk separately (Sedan)
You can lock the trunk separately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk
remains locked and cannot be opened.
Close the trunk lid.
X
Take the mechanical key out of the Smart-
X
Key ( page 92).
Y
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