Rear-End Doors - Mercedes-Benz Metris Operating Instructions Manual

Rear-end doors

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Problems with the tailgate
The tailgate cannot be opened.
The voltage supply has been interrupted or the
battery charge is insufficient.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop which
has the necessary specialist knowledge and
tools to carry out the work required.
In an emergency, you can open the tailgate
using the release catch for service purposes.
X
Pry off the cover on the lower part of the
tailgate with a suitable tool, e.g. the screw-
driver from the vehicle tool kit.
X
Insert the screwdriver into the opening and
move the release lever until the tailgate
unlocks and opens.
X
Swing the tailgate upwards.
Rear-end doors
Important safety notes
G
DANGER
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide.
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior
if the rear-end door is open when the engine
is running, especially if the vehicle is in
motion. There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the rear-end door. Never drive with the rear-
end door open.
G
WARNING
If you open a rear door, you could:
endanger other people or road users
R
be caught by oncoming traffic
R
This is particularly the case if you open the
rear door more than 90°. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
Only open the rear doors when traffic condi-
tions permit. Always make sure that the rear
doors are properly locked.
G
WARNING
If you open the rear-end doors 90°, the rear
lighting systems are no longer visible. The
vehicle will then be difficult for other road
users to see or will not be seen by them at
all, particularly if it is dark or visibility is
poor. There is a risk of an accident.
You should therefore ensure in this and simi-
lar situations that the vehicle is visible from
the rear in accordance with the relevant
national regulations, by using the warning
triangle, for instance.
! Make sure that there is sufficient clear-
ance when opening the rear doors. You
could otherwise damage the vehicle and
objects in close range of the rear doors.
You can lock the rear-end doors at an angle of
approx. 90° and, if necessary, 180° or 270°.
Always make sure that the open rear-end door
is correctly engaged in the detent.
Opening and closing from the out-
side
Opening the right-hand side, rear-end
door
X
Pull handle :.
X
Swing the rear-end door to the side until it
engages.
The rear-end door can also be opened beyond
Y
90 degrees ( page 83).