Mercedes-Benz GLE Owner's Manual page 91

88 Opening and closing
Press closing button 1 on the tailgate.
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Automatic reversing function for the tailgate
The tailgate is equipped with automatic obstacle
detection with reversing function. If a solid
object blocks or restricts the tailgate during
automatic closing, the tailgate will automatically
open again slightly. Automatic obstacle detec‐
tion with reversing function is only an aid. It is
not a substitute for your attentiveness when you
are closing the tailgate.
When closing, make sure that no body parts
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are in the closing area.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite reversing function
The reverse function does not react:
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
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over the last 8 mm of the closing path.
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In these situations in particular, the reversing
function cannot prevent someone being trap‐
ped.
When closing, make sure that no body
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parts are in the closing area.
If someone is trapped:
press the q button on the key, or
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press the closing button on the tailgate,
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or
pull the tailgate handle.
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HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close
or stop the closing process of the tailgate by
performing a kicking movement under the rear
bumper.
The kicking movement triggers the opening or
closing process alternately.