Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon Owner's Manual page 111

Boot/luggage compartment
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press the closing or locking button on the
R
tailgate or
press the F button on the key
R
If the tailgate closing procedure has been
stopped:
move your foot under the bumper again and
R
the tailgate will open
If the tailgate opening procedure has been
stopped:
move your foot under the bumper again and
R
the tailgate will close
Opening/closing automatically from
the inside
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the boot lid or tail-
gate. Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area during the closing process. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
press the F button on the key
R
pull or press the remote operating switch
R
on the driver's door
press the closing or locking button on the
R
boot lid/tailgate
pull the handle on the boot lid/tailgate
R
! The boot lid/tailgate swings upwards and
to the rear when opened. Therefore, make
sure that there is sufficient clearance
above and behind the boot lid/tailgate.
i
Boot lid/tailgate opening dimensions
( page 481).
Y
Opening and closing
To open: pull remote operating switch for
X
boot lid/tailgate : until the boot lid/tail-
gate opens.
To close (Saloon): press remote operating
X
switch for boot lid : until the boot lid is
completely closed.
To close (Estate): turn the key to position
X
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
Press remote operating switch for tail-
X
gate : until the tailgate is completely
closed.
You can open and close the boot lid/tailgate
from the driver's seat when the vehicle is sta-
tionary and unlocked.
Limiting the opening angle of the tail-
gate (Estate)
Important safety notes
! 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
You can limit the opening angle of the tail-
gate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately 20 cm
before the stop.