Mercedes-Benz Metris Operator's Manual page 54

Opening and closing
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T T o close: o close: pull the tailgate rmly downwards by
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loop 2 and close it from outside.
Opening t Opening the t he tailg ailgat ate in an emerg e in an emergency
If the battery voltage is low or the voltage supply is
interrupted, the tailgate cannot be opened.
In an emergency, you can open the tailgate using
the release catch for service purposes.
Pry o the cover on the lower part of the tail-
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gate with a suitable tool, e.g. the screwdriver
from the vehicle tool kit.
Insert the screwdriver into the opening and
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move the release lever until the tailgate
unlocks and opens.
Li the tailgate upwards.
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ANGER GER Risk of poisoning from exhaust
gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases, such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the rear
window is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion.
Always switch o the engine before
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opening the rear window.
Never drive with the rear window open.
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* N N O O TE TE Damage to the tailgate caused by
obstacles above the vehicle
The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards
when it is opened.
Make sure that there is su cient space
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behind and above the tailgate.
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You will nd details of the tailgate opening
dimensions under "Technical data"
( page 243).
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Obstr truction det Obs
The tailgate is equipped with automatic object
detection with reversing function. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the tailgate during the auto-
matic closing process, the tailgate opens again
automatically. The automatic object detection with
reversing function is only an aid. It is not a substi-
tute for your attentiveness when closing the tail-
gate.
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The reversing feature does not react:
ency
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The reversing feature therefore cannot prevent
someone being trapped in these situations.
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If someone is trapped:
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The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards
when it is opened.
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uction detection wit ection with rev h rever ersing function
ARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite reversing function
to so , light and thin objects, e.g. ngers
over the last Ó in (8 mm) of the closing
movement
Make sure that no body parts are in the
closing area.
press the q button on the key or
press the closing button on the tailgate or
pull the handle of the tailgate
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NOTE TE Damage to the tailgate caused by
obstacles above the vehicle
Make sure that there is su cient space
behind and above the tailgate.
ements:
The rear window is closed.
The tailgate is unlocked.
There are no persons within the swinging range
of the tailgate.
The q button on the key is programmed to
open and close the tailgate (
sing function
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page 54).
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