Cargo Compartment; Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz 2015 M-Class Operator's Manual

Take the mechanical key out of the Smart-
X
Key ( page 82).
Y
Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
X
the driver's door as far as it will go.
Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far as
X
it will go to position 1.
Turn the mechanical key back and remove
X
it.
Make sure that the doors and the tailgate
X
are locked.
Insert the mechanical key into the Smart-
X
Key.
i
If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed.

Cargo compartment

Important safety notes

G WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Cargo compartment
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
G WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
! 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 456).
Y
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the load-
ing guidelines ( page 334).
Y
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo com-
partment. You could otherwise lock yourself
out.
Vehicles without the EASY-PACK tailgate:
the tailgate can be:
opened and closed manually from outside
R
unlocked from inside with the emergency
R
release
For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate
you can:
close the tailgate manually from outside
R
open and close the tailgate automatically
R
from outside
open and close the tailgate automatically
R
from inside
unlock the tailgate from inside with the
R
emergency release
limit the opening angle of the tailgate
R
89
Z