Brilliant finish: the rear assembly of the M-Class
The rear area too of the M-Class also protects the sturdy passenger compartment in crash situations thanks to specific deformation work, therefore minimising the loads on the occupants. A special impact test conducted to check tank leakage gives an indication of the exceptional load capabilities of the rear part of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class body. The test involved running a crash carriage into the rear of the M-Class at 80 km/h. The tank system survived this fatal impact without suffering any leaks.
To enhance rigidity, increase the energy absorbtion capability and improve deformation behaviour, the multi-piece rear longitudinal members feature a continuous closed cross-section with stepped plate thicknesses (tailored blanks). The spare wheel well forms an integrated part of the steel floor, and a steel flexible bumper bracket carries the rear bumper covering and is connected to the rear structure via two steel crashboxes.
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Using KEYLESS-GO
The KEYLESS-GO key must be outside the
vehicle. All the doors must be closed.
Touch recessed sensor surface 1 on the
door handle until the side windows and the
sliding sunroof or the panoram ...
Starting route guidance to an entry
This function is available as soon as you
have stored a destination in the destination
memory. COMAND also
stores the destination in the address book
with the complete navigable address data. ...
Removing the towing eye
Loosen the towing eye and unscrew it.
Attach cover 1 to the bumper and press until it
engages.
Place the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.
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