Tailgate/Power Tailgate - Mercedes-Benz 2008 M-Class Operator's Manual

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If the vehicle has previously been locked
from the outside with the SmartKey or with
KEYLESS-GO*, opening a door from the inside
will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
To cancel the alarm, do one of the following:
With the SmartKey
Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.
Press the Œ or ‹ button on the
SmartKey.
With KEYLESS-GO*
Grasp an outside door handle.
Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button
( page 41).
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be
inside the vehicle.
Front doors
Pull on inside door handle 2 on the
respective front door to open door.
If the door was locked, locking knob 1
will move up.
Rear doors
Pull up locking knob 1 on the respec-
tive rear door to unlock door.
Pull on inside door handle 2 on the re-
spective rear door to open door.
Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking

Tailgate/Power tailgate*

Warning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
A minimum height clearance of 7.0 ft
(2.13 m) is required to open the tailgate.
Vehicles with vehicle level control*:
Depending on the set vehicle level a mini-
mum height clearance of 7.2 ft (2.20 m) is
required to open the tailgate.
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The tailgate swings open upwards automat-
ically. Always make sure there is sufficient over-
head clearance.
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