Automatic Tailgate*
Opening: Press button
on driver’s door, key or
release handle on tailgate
Closing: Press button (1) on underside
of tailgate, closing can be stopped
in any position
Tip: Automatic tailgate stop can
be activated via setting function
in multifunction display
Tailgate travel automatically is
interrupted if contact is made
with any obstructing items
Quick Tips
Mercedes-Benz
E Class
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S
TATION
W
AGON
STATION
WAGON
STATION
WAGON
Always check the Operator’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
*Standard and optional equipment will vary
Cargo area
2. Spare tire
3. Jack
(stowed behind spare tire)
Second row seats
Split folding rear seats (Wagon)
To fold down: Pull locking handles
(1), fold backrests forward
To fold up: Raise backrests to
locked position
Tip: Passenger side must be lowered
first because of attachment of
shade and net to 60% (driver-side)
portion of seatback
Third row seat
To open: Press down on rear
(ridged) portion of forward latch (2),
place fingers in latch opening, lift
seatback up and rotate forward
Repeat procedure on rear latch
(3), then lift cushion up and
rotate forward
4. Electrical outlet
(auxiliary power point)
5. Manual fuel filler
door release
2, 3
4
5
3
2
1
1
1
Load compartment cover
Cover automatically moves when
tailgate opens or closes
Cover fore-and-aft movement is
manually controlled by hand
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