Cargo Compartment; Opening The Tailgate - Mercedes-Benz GLE Series 2020 Operator's Manual

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Opening and closing

To unlock: turn the emergency key counter-

clockwise to position 1.

To lock: turn the emergency key clockwise to

Carefully press the cover onto the lock cylin‐

der until it engages and is seated firmly.

Cargo compartment

& DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust

gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tail‐

gate is open when the engine is running,

especially if the vehicle is in motion.

Always switch off the engine before

opening the tailgate.

Never drive with the tailgate open.

* NOTE Damage to the tailgate caused by

obstacles above the vehicle

The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards

when it is opened.

Make sure that there is sufficient space

behind and above the tailgate.

You have the following options for opening

the tailgate:

Pull remote opening switch

for the tail‐

Press and hold the p button on the

Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: Make

a kicking movement with your foot below the

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