Mercedes-Benz 2005 E -Class Wagon Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Closing the tailgate from the outside
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*)
In vehicles with tailgate opening/closing
system* you can close the tailgate sepa-
rately from the outside using the tailgate
closing switch.
1 Tailgate closing switch
̈ Make sure you have the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* with you.
̈ Press tailgate closing switch 1 briefly.
The tailgate closes.
Warning! G
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being in-
jured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from
the cargo compartment opening when clos-
ing the tailgate. Be especially careful when
small children are around. To stop the clos-
ing procedure, do one of the following:
ț press the tailgate closing switch 1
ț press the Š button on the SmartKey
ț pull the remote tailgate switch (on the
driver’s door)
Even with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch, the remote tailgate switch
can be operated. Therefore, do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper-
vised use of vehicle equipment may cause
an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Warning! G
Only drive with the tailgate closed as,
among other dangers such as visibility
blockage, exhaust fumes may enter the ve-
hicle interior.
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Do not place the SmartKey in the open
cargo compartment. You may lock
yourself out.
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If the vehicle was previously centrally
locked, the tailgate will lock automati-
cally after closing it.
To confirm locking all turn signal lamps
flash three times.