Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2021, Owner'S Manual

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* NNOOTE TE Damage to the tailgate caused by
obstacles above the vehicle
The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards
when it is opened.
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Make sure that there is su cient space
behind and above the tailgate.
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Pull on the handle for the tailgate in the
bumper above the number plate.
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VVehicles wit ehicles with HANDS-FREE A h HANDS-FREE ACCESS: CCESS: make a
kicking movement with your foot below the
bumper (
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Pull remote operating switch 1 until the tail-
gate opens.
or
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Press and hold the p button on the key.
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If the tailgate is stopped in an intermediate
position, pull it upwards. Release it as soon as
it begins to open.
If an obstacle obstructs the tailgate during the
automatic opening process, blockage detection
will stop the tailgate. The automatic blockage
detection function is only an aid. It is not a substi-
tute for your attentiveness.
Closing t Closing the t he tailg ailgate ate
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured su ciently, they could slip, tip
over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi-
cle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
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Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around.
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Before the journey, secure objects, lug-
gage or loads against slipping or tipping
over.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
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