Cargo Compartment; Tailgate; Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz GL Operator's Manual

Take the mechanical key out of the
X
SmartKey ( page 82).
Y
Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
X
the driver's door as far as it will go.
Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far
X
as it will go to position 1.
Turn the mechanical key back and remove
X
it.
Make sure that the doors and the tailgate
X
are locked.
Insert the mechanical key into the
X
SmartKey.
i
If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed.

Cargo compartment

Important safety notes

G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Cargo compartment
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung 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 store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i
Tailgate opening dimensions
( page 453).
Y
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the
loading guidelines (
Y
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo
compartment. You could otherwise lock
yourself out.
You can:
close the tailgate manually from outside
R
open and close the tailgate automatically
R
from outside
open and close the tailgate automatically
R
from inside
limit the opening angle of the tailgate
R
unlock the tailgate from inside with the
R
emergency release
Tailgate reversing feature
On vehicles with tailgate remote closing
feature, the tailgate is equipped with
automatic obstacle recognition with a
reversing feature. If a solid object blocks or
restricts the tailgate when automatically
page 340).
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