Mercedes-Benz R-Class Owner's Manual page 76

EASY-PACK tailgate*
On vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate*,
the tailgate opens and closes automatically.
You can stop the automatic opening and clos-
ing procedure at any time:
by pulling or pressing the remote operating
R
button at the driver's seat
by pressing the i button on the key
R
by pulling the handle on the tailgate
R
by pressing the closing button in the tail-
R
gate
You may also hear a warning tone when open-
ing or closing the tailgate.
G Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle inte-
rior if the engine is running and the tailgate
is open. This could poison you. You should
therefore make sure that the tailgate is
always closed when the engine is running.
!
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
* optional
Opening from the outside
You can only open the tailgate after unlocking
it first.
To unlock centrally: press the
X
ton on the key.
Handle
1
Pull handle 1.
X
The tailgate opens automatically.
Opening from the outside using the key
Press and hold the i button on the key
X
until the tailgate opens.
Closing from the outside using the key
Press and hold the
X
until the tailgate closes.
k but-
Closing from the outside (without KEY-
LESS GO*)
You can close the tailgate from the outside
using the closing button in the tailgate.
G Risk of injury
Monitor the tailgate closing procedure to
make sure that nobody can become trap-
ped. Press the closing button in the tailgate
again or press the i button on the key
to halt the closing procedure.
i
Do not leave the key in the luggage com-
partment. You could otherwise lock your-
self out.
Controls
Opening and closing
i button on the key
Z
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