Mercedes Benz 2009 M-Class User Manual

The switch is located on the door control 
panel.

1 Remote tailgate switch with indicator 

lamp

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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.

Vehicles with power tailgate*:

The tailgate opening height can be limited 
when transporting goods on a roof rack* 
(e.g. presence of an MB roof cargo contain-
er*). When activated, the tailgate opens to 
approximately 6.6 ft (2.00 m).

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Activate the limiting opening height of 
tailgate using the control system 
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page 177).

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Maintain sight of the area around the rear of 

the vehicle while operating the tailgate with 

the door-mounted remote tailgate switch or 

with the 

Š button on the SmartKey or 

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. Monitor the 

opening procedure carefully to make sure 

no one is in danger of being injured.

To interrupt the opening procedure, press or 

pull the door-mounted remote tailgate 

switch or press the 

Š button on the 

SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.

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1 or press 

Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey 

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Š on the SmartKey (

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