Mercedes-Benz 2006 R-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Opening the tailgate from the inside
manually
You can unlock the tailgate from the
third-row seats and then open it manually.
The handle is located on the right of the
tailgate’s window trim.
1 Handle
2 Push
3 Lift
̈ Push handle 1 in direction of arrow 2
and hold it there.
̈ Lift handle 1 in direction of arrow 3.
The tailgate is released and can be
opened manually.
Opening the tailgate from the inside
electrically*
You can open the tailgate from the inside if
the vehicle is stationary.
A minimum height clearance of 7.2 ft
(2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate.
The switch is located on the door control
panel.
1 Remote tailgate switch with indicator
lamp
̈ Pull remote tailgate switch 1 until
tailgate begins to open.
The tailgate opens. The indicator lamp
in the remote tailgate switch comes on
and remains lit until the tailgate is
closed. While the tailgate is opening, an
acoustic signal sounds.
i
Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing
system*:
If you do not open the tailgate within a
few seconds, the tailgate lock will auto-
matically engage again.
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