Mercedes-Benz ML 320 BlueTEC, Operator'S Manual

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Locking and unlocking
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Power tailgate
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Warning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide
(CO) gases may enter vehicle interior
resulting in unconsciousness and death.
!
The tailgate swings open upwards
automatically. Always make sure there is
sufficient overhead clearance.
A minimum height clearance of 7.20 ft
(2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate.
In vehicles with power tailgate, you can
R
open and close the tailgate from the inside
and the outside electrically
R
limit the opening height of the tailgate
R
interrupt the opening/closing procedure at
any time by
-
pressing or pulling the door-mounted
remote tailgate switch
-
pressing button
i
on the SmartKey
-
pressing the tailgate closing switch
-
pressing the KEYLESS-GO locking/
closing switch
Depending on production date, an acoustic
warning sounds when opening or closing the
tailgate.
Opening the tailgate from the outside
You can unlock and open the tailgate
simultaneously from the outside when the
vehicle is stationary.
X
Press and hold button
i
on the
SmartKey until the tailgate unlocks and
begins to open.
While the tailgate is opening, an acoustic
warning sounds.
or
X
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Pull on the
handle (
Y
page 90).
The tailgate is unlocked and opens.
Depending on production date, an acoustic
warning sounds while the tailgate opens.
Closing the tailgate from the outside
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Observe Safety notes, see
page 68.
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Warning!
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured. To prevent possible personal
injury, always keep hands and fingers away
from the cargo compartment opening when
closing the tailgate. Be especially careful
when small children are around. To stop the
closing procedure, do one of the following:
R
Press button
i
on the SmartKey.
R
Press or pull the remote tailgate
opening/closing switch on the driver’s
door.
R
Press the tailgate closing switch.
R
Press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing
switch.
In vehicles with power tailgate you can close
the tailgate separately from the outside using
the tailgate closing switch or button
i
on
the SmartKey.
Do not leave the SmartKey in the vehicle. You
may lock yourself out.
If the vehicle was previously centrally locked
with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, the
tailgate will lock automatically after closing it.
The turn signal lamps flash three times to
confirm locking.
Controls in detail
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