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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
(Vehicles with power tailgate*)
You can unlock and open the tailgate sep-
arately.
A minimum height clearance of 7.2 ft
(2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate.
The handle is located above the rear
license plate recess.
왘 Pull on the handle.
or
왘 Press and hold button Šon the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO until the
tailgate unlocks and opens.
Loss of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
If you lose your SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO or mechanical key, you
should do the following:
왘 Have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
deactivated by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO or the mechanical key
immediately to your car insurance
company.
왘 Have the mechanical lock replaced if
necessary.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center will be glad to supply you
with a replacement.
!
The tailgate swings open upwards automat-
ically. Always make sure there is sufficient over-
head clearance.
To stop the opening procedure, press
button Å on the SmartKey. The tailgate stops
moving.
i
If the vehicle was previously centrally locked
with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, the tailgate
will lock automatically when closed
(
컄 page 125). The turn signals will flash three
times to confirm locking.