Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Owner'S Manual

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The tailgate can open or close unintentionally in
the following situations:
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A person's arms or legs are moving in the sen-
sor detection range, e.g. when polishing the
vehicle or picking up objects.
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Objects are moved or placed behind the vehi-
cle, e.g. the hose of a fuel dispenser, a charg-
ing cable, or luggage
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Clamping straps, tarpaulins or other coverings
are pulled over the bumper.
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A protective mat with a length reaching over
the boot sill down into the detection range of
the sensors is used.
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The protective mat is not secured correctly.
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Work is being done on the trailer hitch, trailers
or rear bicycle racks.
Deactivate the function of the key (
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page 82) or
do not carry the key about your person in such
situations.
Limiting t Limiting the opening angle of t he opening angle of the t he tailg ailgate ate
AActiv ctivating t ating the opening angle limit he opening angle limiter er
You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate in
the top half of its opening range up to a point
shortly before the end position.
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Stop the opening procedure of the tailgate at
the desired position.
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Press and hold the closing button on the tail-
gate until you hear a short acoustic signal.
The opening angle limiter will be activated. The
tailgate will then stop in the stored position
when opened.
To open the tailgate fully, pull the handle on the
outside of the tailgate again a er it has stopped
automatically.
Deactiv
Deactivating t ating the opening angle limit he opening angle limiter er
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Press and hold the closing button on the tail-
gate until two short acoustic signals sound.
UUnloc nlocking t king the t he tailg ailgat ate wit e with t h the emerg he emergency key ency key
RReq equir uirements: ements:
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The rear seat backrest has been folded
forward.
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The load compartment cover has been
removed.
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Remove the emergency key (
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page 83).
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