Mercedes Benz 2009 M-Class User Manual

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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Unlocking and opening the tailgate 
(Vehicles with power tailgate*)
You can unlock and open the tailgate sep-
arately.
A minimum height clearance of 7.2 ft 
(2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate.
The handle is located above the rear 
license plate recess.
Pull on the handle
or
Press and hold button
Š on the 
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO until the 
tailgate unlocks and opens.
Loss of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
If you lose your SmartKey with 
KEYLESS-GO or mechanical key, you 
should do the following:
Have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO 
deactivated by an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Report the loss of the SmartKey with 
KEYLESS-GO or the mechanical key 
immediately to your car insurance 
company.
Have the mechanical lock replaced if 
necessary.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light 
Truck Center will be glad to supply you 
with a replacement.
!
The tailgate swings open upwards automat-
ically. Always make sure there is sufficient over-
head clearance.
To stop the opening procedure, press 
button
Š on the SmartKey. The tailgate stops 
moving.
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If the vehicle was previously centrally locked 
with the SmartKey or SmartKey with 
KEYLESS-GO*, the tailgate will lock automatical-
ly when closed (
page 121). The turn signals 
will flash three times to confirm locking.