Mercedes-Benz GLS Owner's Manual page 93

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Opening and closing
Switch on the power supply or the ignition.
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Press remote operating switch
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tailgate.
Press closing button
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1 for the
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
Press locking button
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If a key is detected outside the vehicle, the
tailgate will close and the vehicle will be
locked.
Press and hold the p button on the key
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(with the key in the vicinity of the vehicle).
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS
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Automatic reversing function for the tailgate
The tailgate is equipped with automatic blockage
detection with a reversing function. If a solid
object hinders or restricts the tailgate when it is
closing automatically, the tailgate will automati‐
cally open again slightly. Automatic blockage
detection with reversing function is only an aid.
It is not a substitute for your attentiveness when
you are closing the tailgate.
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1 on the tailgate. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
The reversing function will not react:
2 on the tailgate.
R
R
In these situations in particular, the reversing
function cannot prevent someone being trap‐
ped.
Make a kicking movement with your foot
below the bumper ( page 91).
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During the closing process, make sure that
no body parts are in the closing area.
despite reversing function
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
towards the end of the closing procedure