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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Checking the batteries
̈ Press button ‹ or Œ.
Battery check lamp 5 comes on brief-
ly to indicate that the SmartKey batter-
ies are in order.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
You can unlock and open the tailgate sep-
arately.
A minimum height clearance of 6.76 ft
(2.06 m) is required to open the tailgate.
̈ Press and hold button Š until tail-
gate unlocks and begins to open.
Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key
If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key,
you should do the following:
̈ Have the SmartKey deactivated by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
̈ Report the loss of the SmartKey or the
mechanical key immediately to your
car insurance company.
̈ If necessary, have the mechanical lock
replaced.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will be glad to supply you with a replace-
ment.
!
If battery check lamp 5 does not
come on briefly during check, then the
SmartKey batteries are discharged.
Replace the batteries (
୴ page 408).
You can obtain the required batteries
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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If the batteries are checked within sig-
nal range of the vehicle, pressing the
button ‹ or Œ will lock or unlock
the vehicle accordingly.
!
The tailgate swings open upwards auto-
matically. Always make sure there is
sufficient overhead clearance.
Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing
system: To stop the opening proce-
dure, press button Š. The tailgate
stops moving.
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If the vehicle was previously centrally
locked, the tailgate will lock automati-
cally when closed.
To confirm locking all turn signal lamps
flash three times.