Mercedes-Benz GLC 2017 Operator's Manual page 90

Side windows
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Limiting the opening angle of the tail-
gate
General notes
!
Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the open-
ing angle. The tailgate could otherwise be
damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle out-
side.
You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate.
This is possible in the top half of its opening
range, up to approximately 8 in (20 cm) before
the stop.
To open the tailgate fully, push the top of the star
on the tailgate again after it has stopped auto-
matically. This does not delete the stored posi-
tion.
Activating
To open the tailgate: push the top of the star
X
on the tailgate.
To stop the opening process at the
X
desired position: press the closing button on
the tailgate or push the top of the star on the
tailgate again.
To store the position: press and hold the
X
closing button in the tailgate until you hear a
short tone.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate will now stop in the stored position
when opening.
Deactivating
Press and hold the closing button on the tail-
X
gate until two short tones sound.
Unlocking the tailgate using the
mechanical key
General notes
Use the mechanical key if the tailgate can no
longer be unlocked:
using the SmartKey
R
using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
R
using the remote operating switch on the door
R
control panel
!
The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
Unlocking
Remove cargo compartment cover
X
( page 279).
Y
Fold the rear seat backrest forward
X
( page 276).
Y
Insert mechanical key ; into opening : in
X
the paneling and push it in.
Open the tailgate.
X
When you lock the vehicle, the cargo compart-
ment is also locked again.
Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side win-
dow and the door frame as the side window
moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side win-
dow during the opening procedure. If some-
body becomes trapped, release the switch or
pull the switch to close the side window again.
G
WARNING
While closing the side windows, body parts in
the closing area could become trapped. There
is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If somebody