Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon 2019, Operator'S Manual

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If the tailgate is unlocked, pull the tailgate
handle and release it again immediately.
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For a tailgate stopped in an intermediate
position, pull it upwards and release it as
soon as it starts to open.
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Vehicles with folding bench seat: Pull but‐
ton 1 for the tailgate twice.
The tailgate is unlocked.
If the tailgate has been locked from the outside,
or the child safety lock has been activated, the
tailgate cannot be unlocked with button 1 .
The tailgate is equipped with an automatic
obstacle detection function. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the tailgate when opening
automatically, this process is stopped. The auto‐
matic obstacle detection function is only an aid.
It is not a substitute for your attentiveness when
opening the tailgate.
Closing the tailgate
& WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured
or not secured sufficiently, they could slip,
tip over or be thrown around and thereby hit
vehicle 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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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate
Parts of the body could become trapped dur‐
ing automatic closing of the tailgate. More‐
over, people, e.g. children, may be standing
in the closing area or may enter the closing
area during the closing process.
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Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity
of the closing area during the closing
process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R
Press the p button on the SmartKey.
72 Opening and closing