Limiting The Opening Angle - Mercedes-Benz 2012 E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

Trunk/cargo compartment
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vehicle, it could lead to an accident and/or
serious injury.
G
WARNING
Ensure that the trunk lid/tailgate is closed
when the engine is running and the vehicle is
in motion. Among other dangers, deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle
interior and cause unconsciousness and even
death.
You can open and close the trunk lid/tailgate
from the driver's seat when the vehicle is
stationary and unlocked.
X
To open: pull remote operating switch for
trunk lid/tailgate : until the trunk lid/
tailgate opens.
X
To close (Sedan): press remote operating
switch for trunk lid : until the trunk lid is
closed.
X
To close (Wagon): turn the SmartKey to
position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Press remote operating switch for
tailgate : until the tailgate is closed.
Limiting the opening angle of the
tailgate (Wagon)
Important safety notes
You can limit the opening angle of the
tailgate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately
8 in (20 cm) before the stop.
! Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise
be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle
outside.
Activating
X
To open the tailgate: pull the handle on
the tailgate.
X
To stop the opening procedure at the
desired position: press the closing button
( Y page 86) in the tailgate or pull the handle
on the outside of the tailgate again.
X
To store the position: press and hold the
closing button in the tailgate until you hear
a short tone.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate will now stop in the stored position
when opening.
Deactivating
X
Press and hold the closing button
( Y page 86) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones.
Locking the trunk separately (Sedan)
You can lock the trunk separately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk
remains locked and cannot be opened.
X
Close the trunk lid.
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey ( Y page 77).
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