Cargo Compartment - Mercedes-Benz GLE Operator's Manual

Insert the emergency key as far as it will go
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into opening 1 in the cover.
Pull and hold the door handle.
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Pull the cover on the emergency key as
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straight as possible away from the vehicle
until it releases.
Release the door handle.
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To unlock: turn the emergency key counter-
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clockwise to position 1.
To lock: turn the emergency key clockwise to
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position 1.
Carefully press the cover onto the lock cylin‐
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der until it engages and is seated firmly.

Cargo compartment

Opening the tailgate
& 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
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opening the tailgate.
Never drive with the tailgate open.
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Opening and closing
* 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
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behind and above the tailgate.
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