Mercedes-Benz 2013 M Class - Manual (Page 90)

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WARNING
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or cargo
compartment unless they are firmly secured
in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
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strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R
an accident
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i Tailgate opening dimensions
( Y page 452).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo
compartment. You could otherwise lock
yourself out.
Vehicles without the EASY-PACK
tailgate: the tailgate can be:
R
opened and closed manually from outside
R
unlocked from inside with the emergency
release
For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate
you can:
R
close the tailgate manually from outside
R
open and close the tailgate automatically
from outside
R
open and close the tailgate automatically
from inside
R
unlock the tailgate from inside with the
emergency release
R
limit the opening angle of the tailgate
Opening/closing from outside
Opening
X Press the % button on the SmartKey.
X Pull handle :.
X Raise the tailgate.
Vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate: if
you pull handle : and then release it, the
tailgate opens automatically.
Closing
G
WARNING
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.
X Pull the tailgate down using recess :.
X Allow the tailgate to drop into the lock.
X Lock the vehicle if necessary with
the & button on the SmartKey or with
KEYLESS-GO.
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Cargo compartment
Opening and closing