Closing The Tailgate - Mercedes-Benz 2005 E -Class Wagon Operator's Manual

Pull and hold remote tailgate release
switch 1 until
the tailgate is completely open
(opened to its full extent)
or
the tailgate has reached the desired
opening angle.
The tailgate stops moving as soon as
you release the switch. The indicator
lamp in the switch comes on. It re-
mains lit until the tailgate is closed
again.
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The tailgate swings open upwards as
long as you pull and hold the remote
tailgate release switch. Always make
sure there is sufficient overhead clear-
ance. To stop the opening procedure,
release the remote tailgate release
switch.
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The tailgate can also be opened using
the Š button n the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.
Limiting opening height of tailgate*
Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing
system*:
The tailgate opening height can be limited
when transporting goods on a roof rack
(e.g. presence of an optional MB sport lug-
gage container). When activated, the tail-
gate opens to approximately the height of
the roof edge.
Activate the limiting opening height of
tailgate using the control system
( page 174).
Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking

Closing the tailgate

1 Handle
Lower tailgate using handle 1.
Close tailgate with hands placed flat on
it.
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