Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 95)

Limiting the opening angle of the tail-
gate
Important safety notes
!
Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise
be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle
outside.
Activating
You can limit the opening angle of the tail-
gate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately 4 in
(10 cm) before the stop.
This could be useful, for example, if there is
insufficient space above the tailgate.
X To open the tailgate: pull the handle on
the tailgate.
X
To stop the opening procedure at the
desired position: press the closing button
(
Y
page 91) in the tailgate or pull the handle
on the outside of the tailgate again.
X
To store the position: press and hold the
closing button in the tailgate until you hear
a short tone.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate will now stop in the stored position
when opening.
Deactivating
X
Press and hold the closing button
(
Y
page 91) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones.
Tailgate emergency release
Important safety notes
!
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 456).
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
Opening
X Take the mechanical key out of the Smart-
Key (
Y
page 82).
X
Insert mechanical key ; into the opening
in paneling :.
X
Turn mechanical key ; 90° clockwise.
X Push mechanical key ; in the direction of
the arrow and open the tailgate.
X
Insert the mechanical key into the Smart-
Key.
i When you lock the vehicle (
Y
page 88),
the cargo compartment is also locked.
Side windows
Important safety notes
G WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side win-
dow and the door frame as the side window
moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side win-
dow during the opening procedure. If some-
body becomes trapped, release the switch or
pull the switch to close the side window again.
Side windows
93
Opening
and
closing
Z