Opening/Closing Automatically From Inside - Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2019 Operator's Manual

gered. The tailgate could thus be opened or
closed unintentionally, for example, if you:
set something down or lift something up
-
behind the vehicle.
polish the rear of the vehicle.
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Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key about
your person in these situations or in situa-
tions similar to these. This will prevent the
unintentional opening/closing of the tail-
gate.
Operation
To open/close: kick your foot into sensor
X
detection zone : below the bumper.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate
is opening or closing.
If the tailgate does not open/close after
X
several attempts: wait at least ten sec-
onds, using your foot kick under the bumper
again.
If you hold your foot under the bumper for too
long, the tailgate does not open or close.
Repeat the leg movement more quickly if this
occurs.
To stop the opening or closing procedure:
kick with your foot into sensor detection
R
range : under the bumper, or
pull the handle on the outside of the tail-
R
gate, or
press the closing button on the tailgate, or
R
press the F button on the SmartKey
R
If the tailgate closing procedure has been
stopped:
kick your foot under the bumper again and
R
the tailgate will open.
Cargo compartment
If the tailgate opening procedure has been
stopped:
kick your foot under the bumper again and
R
the tailgate will close.
Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate.
Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area during the closing process.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of
the closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
press the F button on the SmartKey.
R
pull or press the remote operating switch
R
on the driver's door.
press the closing or locking button on the
R
tailgate.
pull the handle on the tailgate
R
G
DANGER
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior
if the tailgate is open while the engine is
running, especially if the vehicle is in
motion. There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate
open.
!
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate is
opening or closing.
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