Mercedes-Benz 2016 GL, Operator'S Manual

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X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far as
it will go to position 1 .
X
Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X
Make sure that the doors and the tailgate
are locked.
X
Insert the mechanical key into the Smart-
Key.
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, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. 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, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den 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
(
Y
page 454).
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the load-
ing guidelines (
Y
page 340).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo com-
partment. You could otherwise lock yourself
out.
You can:
R
close the tailgate manually from outside
R
open and close the tailgate automatically
from outside
R
open and close the tailgate automatically
from inside
R
limit the opening angle of the tailgate
R
unlock the tailgate from inside with the
emergency release
Tailgate 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 procedure, it will open
again automatically. The automatic obstacle
Cargo compartment
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Opening
and
closing
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