Tailgate Obstruction Detection With Reserving Feature; Opening/Closing From Outside - Mercedes-Benz GLA Operator's Manual

Cargo compartment
84
i The opening dimensions of the tailgate
can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
( page 368).
Y
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the load-
ing guidelines (
Y
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo com-
partment. You could otherwise lock yourself
out.
The tailgate can be:
opened and closed manually from outside
R
opened/closed automatically from outside
R
opened/closed automatically from inside
R
unlocked from inside with the mechanical
R
key
Tailgate obstruction detection with
reversing feature
On vehicles with tailgate remote closing fea-
ture, the tailgate is equipped with automatic
obstacle recognition with a reversing feature.
If a solid object blocks or restricts the tailgate
when automatically opening or closing, this
procedure is stopped. If the tailgate is stop-
ped during the closing process, the tailgate
automatically opens again slightly. The auto-
matic obstacle recognition with reversing
function is only an aid. It is not a substitute for
your attentiveness when opening and closing
the tailgate.
G WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
R
gers
over the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing
R
movement
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
page 266).
If somebody becomes trapped:
press the F button on the SmartKey, or
R
press the remote operating switch on the
R
driver's door, or
press the closing button/STOP button on
R
the trunk lid or
pull on the trunk lid handle
R

Opening/closing from outside

Opening
Press the % button on the SmartKey.
X
Pull handle :.
X
Raise the tailgate.
X
Closing
Pull the tailgate down using handle :.
X
Allow the tailgate to drop into the lock.
X
If necessary, lock the vehicle with the &
X
button on the SmartKey.