Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 92)

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
Tailgate reversing feature
The tailgate is equipped with an automatic
reversing feature. It reacts if a solid object
obstructs or restricts the tailgate during the
closing procedure. The tailgate opens again
automatically. The automatic reversing
feature is only an aid and is not a substitute
for your attention when closing the tailgate.
G WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R over the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing
movement
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R press the F button on the SmartKey, or
R press the remote operating switch on the
driver’s door, or
R press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate, or
R pull the handle on the tailgate
Opening/closing manually 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
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.
i If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the
cargo compartment, the tailgate will not
lock.
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Cargo compartment
Opening
and
closing