Closing The Tailgate - Mercedes-Benz 2007 E -Class Wagon Operator's Manual

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.
Activating
Pull on the tailgate handle
( page 121).
Press the tailgate closing switch
( page 125) for approximately 2 sec-
onds.
An acoustic signal sounds once. The
opening height of the tailgate is limited.
When you now open the tailgate it will
stop at the limited height position.
Deactivating
Press the tailgate closing switch
( page 125) for approximately 2 sec-
onds again.
An acoustic signal sounds two times.
The opening height of the tailgate is not
limited anymore.
Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking

Closing the tailgate

Warning!
Make sure the cargo compartment is closed
when the engine is running and while driv-
ing. Among other dangers, such as blocked
visibility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehi-
cle interior. These fumes are damaging to
your health.
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Do not place the SmartKey in the cargo
compartment. You may lock yourself out.
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