Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe 320, Operator'S Manual

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Locking and unlocking
88
Opening from the inside automatically
(wagon)
1
Indicator lamp
;
Remote tailgate opening switch
X
Pull and hold switch
;
until
R
the tailgate is completely open (opened
to its full extent)
or
R
the tailgate has reached the desired
opening angle
Indicator lamp
1
comes on. It remains lit
until the tailgate is closed.
! The tailgate swings open upwards as long
as you pull and hold the switch. Always
make sure there is sufficient overhead
clearance. To stop the opening procedure,
release switch.
Opening from the inside with handle
(wagons with third-row seat only)
G
Warning!
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle. Children could open the tailgate
from the inside, which could result in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
!
Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
1
Handle
2
Catch
X
Unlocking/opening: Move catch
2
to
the right.
X
Pull handle
1
down and swing tailgate
upward.
X
Locking: Move catch
2
to the left.
Limiting opening height of tailgate
(wagon)
Tailgate with opening/closing system:
The tailgate opening height can be limited
when transporting goods on a roof rack (e.g.
presence of an optional MB sport luggage
container). When activated, the tailgate
opens to approximately the height of the roof
edge.
Activating
X
Open tailgate: Pull on handle (
Y
page 86)
or press and hold button
i
on the
SmartKey until the tailgate opens.
X
Stop opening procedure: When the
tailgate is in the desired position, pull
tailgate closing switch (
Y
page 91) or
press button
i
on the SmartKey once
more.
i
You can also press or pull the remote
tailgate opening switch (
Y
page 88) to stop
the opening procedure.
Controls in detail