Mercedes-Benz 2013 E Class Coupe - Manual (Page 98)

Limiting the opening angle of the
tailgate (Wagon)
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
tailgate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately 8 in
(20 cm) before the stop.
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 92) 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 92) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones.
Opening the tailgate from inside the
vehicle (Wagon with a folding bench
seat)
General notes
i Tailgate opening dimensions
( Y page 426).
Opening
Inside of tailgate
X To unlock the tailgate: slide locking
catch ; to the right.
X To open: pull the top of handle :.
X Swing the tailgate upwards.
X To lock the tailgate: slide locking
catch ; to the left.
Locking the trunk separately (Sedan)
You can lock the trunk separately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk
remains locked and cannot be opened.
X Close the trunk lid.
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (
Y page 84).
1
Basic position
2
To lock
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Trunk/cargo compartment
Opening and closing