Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2015 Owner's Manual page 76

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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.
Pull the tailgate handle.
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Closing the tailgate
& WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured
or not secured sufficiently, they could slip,
tip over or be thrown around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that
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they cannot be thrown around.
Before the journey, secure objects, lug‐
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gage or loads against slipping or tipping
over.
Pull the tailgate down with the handle and let
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it drop into the lock.
Unlocking the tailgate with the emergency
key
Fold the rear seat backrest forwards.
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Remove the load compartment cover
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( page 103).
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Insert emergency key 2 into opening
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the trim and push it in.
The tailgate is unlocked.
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