Mercedes-Benz 2006 E -Class Wagon Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Opening the tailgate from the inside au-
tomatically*
In vehicles with tailgate opening/closing
system* you can open the tailgate from
the inside if the vehicle is stationary.
A minimum height clearance of 6.76 ft
(2.06 m) is required to open the tailgate.
The switch is located on the driver’s door.
1 Remote tailgate release switch with in-
dicator lamp
̈ Pull and hold remote tailgate release
switch 1 until
ț the tailgate is completely open
(opened to its full extent),
or
ț the tailgate has reached the desired
opening angle.
The tailgate stops moving as soon as
you release the switch. The indicator
lamp in the switch comes on. It re-
mains lit until the tailgate is closed
again.
!
Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
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To lock the tailgate, move the catch 2
to the left.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take
it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Children could open the tailgate from the in-
side, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.