Mercedes-Benz 2007 E -Class Wagon Operator's Manual page 123

Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
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 clearance. To stop the opening proce-
dure, release the remote tailgate release switch.
Opening the tailgate from the inside
with handle
A minimum height clearance of 6.81 ft
(2.07 m) is required to open the tailgate.
The handle is located on the inside of the
tailgate.
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1 Handle
2 Catch
To unlock the tailgate, move the
catch 2 to the right.
Pull handle 1 down and swing tailgate
upward.
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Always make sure there is sufficient over-
head 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.
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