Mercedes-Benz 2011 E-Class Wagon Automobile User Manual


 
Opening the tailgate from inside the
vehicle (Wagon with a folding bench
seat)
Inside of tailgate
X
To unlock the tailgate: slide locking
catch ; to the right.
X
To open: pull the top of handle :.
X
Swing the tailgate upwards.
X
To lock the tailgate: slide locking
catch ; to the left.
Automatic opening and closing from
the outside
Important safety guidelines
G
Warning
Ensure that the trunk lid/tailgate is closed
when the engine is running and the vehicle is
in motion. Among other dangers, deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle
interior and cause unconsciousness and even
death.
!
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.
Sedan: For the trunk lid to be opened fully,
there must be a minimum clearance from
floor to ceiling of 5.78 ft (1.76 m).
Wagon: For the tailgate to be opened fully,
there must be a minimum clearance from
floor to ceiling of 6.36 ft (1.94 m).
Opening
You can open the trunk lid/tailgate
automatically with the SmartKey or the
handle in the trunk lid/tailgate.
X
Press and hold the F button on the
SmartKey until the trunk lid/tailgate
opens.
or
X
When the trunk lid/tailgate is unlocked,
pull the handle of the trunk lid/tailgate and
let it go again immediately.
Closing
G
Warning!
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
trunk opening when closing the trunk lid. Be
especially careful when small children are
around. To stop the closing procedure, do one
of the following:
R
Press button F on the SmartKey.
R
Press the remote trunk opening/closing
switch (on the driver's door).
R
Press the trunk closing switch.
R
Press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing
switch.
R
Pull the trunk lid handle.
Even with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-
GO removed from the vehicle, the remote
trunk opening/closing switch can be
operated. Therefore, do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
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Trunk/cargo compartment
Opening and closing
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