Controls in detail – Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
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Locking and unlocking
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X
Press and hold button
i
on the
SmartKey until the tailgate unlocks and
begins to open.
While the tailgate is opening, an acoustic
warning sounds.
or
X
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Pull on the
handle (
The tailgate is unlocked and opens.
Depending on production date, an acoustic
warning sounds while the tailgate opens.
Closing the tailgate from the outside
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 cargo compartment opening when
closing the tailgate. Be especially careful
when small children are around. To stop the
closing procedure, do one of the following:
R
Press button i on the SmartKey.
R
Press or pull the remote tailgate
opening/closing switch on the driver’s
door.
R
Press the tailgate closing switch.
R
Press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing
switch.
In vehicles with power tailgate you can close
the tailgate separately from the outside using
the tailgate closing switch or button
i
on
the SmartKey.
Do not leave the SmartKey in the vehicle. You
may lock yourself out.
If the vehicle was previously centrally locked
with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, the
tailgate will lock automatically after closing it.
The turn signal lamps flash three times to
confirm locking.
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO
1
Tailgate closing switch
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
1
Tailgate closing switch
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