Mercedes-Benz 2006 E -Class Wagon Operator's Manual page 118

Checking the batteries
Press button ‹ or Œ.
Battery check lamp 5 ( page 111)
comes on briefly to indicate that the
SmartKey batteries are in order.
!
If battery check lamp 5 does not
come on briefly during check, then the
SmartKey batteries are discharged.
Replace the batteries ( page 429).
You can obtain the required batteries
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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If the batteries are checked within sig-
nal range of the vehicle, pressing the
button ‹ or Œ will lock or unlock
the vehicle accordingly.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
You can unlock and open the tailgate sep-
arately.
A minimum height clearance of 6.76 ft
(2.06 m) is required to open the tailgate.
The handle is located in the rear license
plate recess.
Pull on the handle.
or
Press and hold button Š until the
tailgate unlocks and opens.
Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
!
The tailgate swings open upwards auto-
matically. Always make sure there is
sufficient overhead clearance.
Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing
system*: to stop the opening proce-
dure, press button Š on the
SmartKey. The tailgate stops moving.
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If the vehicle was previously centrally
locked, the tailgate will lock automati-
cally when closed ( page 122).
To confirm locking all turn signal lamps
flash three times.
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