Limiting The Opening Angle - Mercedes-Benz 2015 GLK Operator's Manual

i If you leave a KEYLESS-GO key in the
cargo compartment, the tailgate will not
lock.
The tailgate is not closed unless a KEY-
LESS-GO key is detected.
Opening/closing automatically from
inside
G WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the tailgate. More-
over, people, e.g. children, may be standing in
the closing area or may enter the closing area
during the closing process. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
press the F button on the SmartKey.
R
press the remote operating switch on the
R
driver's door.
press the closing or locking button on the
R
tailgate.
pull the handle on the tailgate.
R
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).
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Cargo compartment
You can open and close the tailgate from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary
and unlocked.
To open: pull remote operating switch :
X
for the tailgate until the tailgate opens.
To close: turn the SmartKey to position 1
X
or 2 in the ignition lock.
Press remote operating switch for tail-
X
gate : until the tailgate is closed.
You hear a tone during the closing proce-
dure.
Limiting the opening angle of the tail-
gate
Important safety notes
You can limit the opening angle of the tail-
gate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately 8 in
(20 cm) before the stop.
This could be useful, for example, if there is
insufficient space above the tailgate.
! Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise
be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle
outside.
Arming
To open the tailgate: pull the handle on
X
the tailgate.
To stop the opening procedure at the
X
desired position: press the closing button
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