Mercedes-Benz 2009 E-Class Operator's Manual page 90

Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Opening from the inside automatically
(wagon)
Indicator lamp
1
Remote tailgate opening switch
;
X
Pull and hold switch until
;
the tailgate is completely open (opened
R
to its full extent)
or
the tailgate has reached the desired
R
opening angle
Indicator lamp comes on. It remains lit
1
until the tailgate is closed.
! The tailgate swings open upwards as long
as you pull and hold the switch. Always
make sure there is sufficient overhead
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clearance. To stop the opening procedure,
release switch.
Opening from the inside with handle
(wagons with third-row seat only)
G Warning!
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle. Children could open the tailgate
from the inside, which could result in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
! Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
Handle
1
Catch
2
X
Unlocking/opening: Move catch
the right.
X
Pull handle down and swing tailgate
1
upward.
X
Locking: Move catch to the left.
2
Limiting opening height of tailgate
(wagon)
Tailgate with 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 luggage
container). When activated, the tailgate
opens to approximately the height of the roof
edge.
Activating
X
Open tailgate: Pull on handle (
or press and hold button
i
SmartKey until the tailgate opens.
X
Stop opening procedure: When the
tailgate is in the desired position, pull
tailgate closing switch ( Y page 91) or
press button on the SmartKey once
i
more.
i You can also press or pull the remote
tailgate opening switch ( Y page 88) to stop
the opening procedure.
to
2
Y page 86)
on the