Opening And Closing - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

press the closing or locking button on the
R
tailgate or
press the F button on the SmartKey
R
If the tailgate closing procedure has been
stopped:
move your foot under the bumper again and
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the tailgate will open
If the tailgate opening procedure has been
stopped:
kick with your foot under the bumper again
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and the tailgate will close
Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the trunk lid/tailgate.
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 SmartKey.
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pull or press the remote operating switch
R
on the driver's door.
press the closing or locking button on the
R
trunk lid/tailgate.
pull the handle on the trunk lid/tailgate
R
G WARNING
The trunk lid/tailgate can be automatically
opened or closed even if the SmartKey is not
in the vehicle. If children are left unsupervised
in the vehicle, they could activate the func-
tions. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
Trunk/cargo compartment
WARNING
G
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid/tailgate 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 trunk lid/tailgate. Never drive with the
trunk lid/tailgate open.
! The trunk lid/tailgate swings upwards
and to the rear when opened. Therefore,
make sure that there is sufficient clearance
above and behind the trunk lid/tailgate.

Opening and closing

To open: pull remote operating switch for
X
the trunk lid/tailgate : until the trunk lid/
tailgate opens.
To close (Sedan): press remote operating
X
switch for trunk lid : until the trunk lid is
completely closed.
To close (Wagon): turn the SmartKey to
X
position 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 trunk lid/tailgate
from the driver's seat when the vehicle is sta-
tionary and unlocked.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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