Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 2023 Operator's Manual page 84

Opening and closing
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Press closing button 1 on the tailgate.
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Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
Press locking button 2 on the tailgate.
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If a key is detected outside the vehicle, the
tailgate will close and the vehicle will be
locked.
Press and hold the p button on the key
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(with the key in the vicinity of the vehicle).
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Make a kicking movement with your foot
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below the bumper ( page 83).
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Automatic reversing function for the tailgate
The tailgate is equipped with automatic blockage
detection with a reversing function. If a solid
object hinders or restricts the tailgate when it is
closing automatically, the tailgate will automati-
cally open again slightly. Automatic blockage
detection with a reversing function is only an aid.
It is not a substitute for your attentiveness when
you are closing the tailgate.
During the closing process, make sure that no
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body parts are in the closing area.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite reversing function
The reversing function will not react:
To soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
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Towards the end of the closing procedure
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In these situations in particular, the reversing
function cannot prevent someone being trap-
ped.
Ensure that no body parts are in the
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closing area.
If someone is trapped, either:
Press the p button on the SmartKey.
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Press or pull the remote operating switch
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on the driver's door.
Press the closing or locking button on the
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tailgate.
Pull the tailgate handle.
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