Luggage Compartment - Mercedes-Benz A Series 2015 Owner's Manual

Stow luggage or loads preferably in the lug-
gage compartment. Observe the loading
guidelines ( page 306).
Y
Do not leave the key in the luggage compart-
ment. You could otherwise lock yourself out.
The tailgate can be:
opened and closed manually from outside
R
emergency release activated from the
R
inside
Opening/closing from the outside
Opening
Press the % button on the key.
X
Pull handle :.
X
Raise the tailgate.
X
Closing
Pull the tailgate down using handle :.
X
Let the tailgate to drop into the lock.
X
If necessary, lock the vehicle with the &
X
button on the key or with KEYLESS-GO.

Luggage compartment

Tailgate emergency release
General notes
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
( page 404).
Y
If the tailgate can no longer be unlocked:
using the key, or
R
using the remote operating switch in the
R
door control panel:
Use the emergency release on the inside of
the tailgate.
You can reach the emergency release via the
luggage compartment.
Opening
Fold rear seat backrest forwards
X
( page 310).
Y
Take the emergency key element out of the
X
key ( page 85).
Y
Insert emergency key element ; into
X
opening : in the trim and push it in.
Open the tailgate.
X
Insert the emergency key element into the
X
key ( page 85).
Y
93
Z