Mercedes-Benz 2006 E -Class Wagon Operator's Manual page 122

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Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
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To lock the tailgate, move the catch 2
to the left.
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take
it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Children could open the tailgate from the in-
side, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Opening the tailgate from the inside au-
tomatically*
In vehicles with tailgate opening/closing
system* you can open the tailgate from
the inside if the vehicle is stationary.
A minimum height clearance of 6.76 ft
(2.06 m) is required to open the tailgate.
The switch is located on the driver's door.
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1 Remote tailgate release switch with in-
dicator lamp
Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
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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