Cargo Compartment - Mercedes-Benz GLS 2020 Operator's Manual

74 Opening and closing
To unlock: turn the emergency key counter-
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clockwise to position 1.
To lock: turn the emergency key clockwise to
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position 1.
Carefully press the cover onto the lock cylin‐
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der until it engages and is seated firmly.

Cargo compartment

Opening the tailgate
& DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tail‐
gate is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion.
Always switch off the engine before
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opening the tailgate.
Never drive with the tailgate open.
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* NOTE Damage to the tailgate caused by
obstacles above the vehicle
The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards
when it is opened.
Make sure that there is sufficient space
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behind and above the tailgate.
You have the following options for opening
the tailgate:
Pull the tailgate handle.
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Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: Use
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your foot to kick below the bumper
( page 77).
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Vehicles with an EASY-PACK tailgate
Pull remote opening switch 1 for the tail‐
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gate.