Tailgate - Mercedes-Benz 2015 GLK Operator's Manual

Cargo compartment
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Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far as
X
it will go to position 1.
Turn the mechanical key back and remove
X
it.
Make sure that the doors and the tailgate
X
are locked.
Insert the mechanical key into the Smart-
X
Key ( page 80).
Y
i
If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed.
Cargo compartment
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i Tailgate opening dimensions
( page 380).
Y
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the load-
ing guidelines ( page 274).
Y
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo com-
partment. You could otherwise lock yourself
out.
Vehicles without the EASY-PACK tailgate:
the tailgate can be:
opened and closed manually from outside
R
unlocked from inside with the mechanical
R
key
For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate
you can:
open and close the tailgate manually from
R
outside
open and close the tailgate automatically
R
from outside
open and close the tailgate automatically
R
from inside
limit the opening angle of the tailgate
R
unlock the tailgate from inside with the
R
mechanical key
Tailgate reversing feature
The tailgate is equipped with an automatic
reversing feature. It reacts if a solid object
obstructs or restricts the tailgate during the
closing procedure. The tailgate opens again
automatically. The automatic reversing fea-
ture is however only an aid and is not a sub-
stitute for your attentiveness when closing
the cargo compartment.
G WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
R
gers
over the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing
R
movement