Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 Owner's Manual page 97

Boot
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Emergency release
General notes
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The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
You will find details on the tailgate opening
dimensions in the "Vehicle data" section
( page 358).
Y
If the tailgate can no longer be unlocked:
using the key, or
R
using the remote operating switch in the door
R
control panel:
Use the emergency release on the inside of the
tailgate.
You can reach the emergency release via the
luggage compartment.
Opening
Fold the rear seat backrest forwards
X
( page 292).
Y
Take the emergency key element out of the
X
key ( page 82).
Y
Insert emergency key element ; into open-
X
ing : in the trim and push it in.
Open the tailgate.
X
Insert the emergency key element into the
X
key ( page 82).
Y
Boot
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the boot
lid is open when the engine is running, espe-
cially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk
of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the boot lid. Never drive with the boot lid
open.
G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially
when braking or abruptly changing directions.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
!
The boot lid swings upwards when opened.
Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient
clearance above the boot lid.
You will find details on the boot lid opening
dimensions in the "Vehicle data" section
( page 358).
Y
Stow luggage or loads preferably in the boot.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Do not leave the key in the boot. If you do so, you
could lock yourself out.
The boot lid can be:
opened and closed manually from outside
R
opened automatically from outside
R
opened automatically from inside
R
emergency released from the inside
R
page 288).
Y