Mercedes-Benz 2016 GL, Operator'S Manual

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recognition with reversing feature is only an
aid. It is not a substitute for your attentive-
ness when opening and closing the tailgate.
G WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
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to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
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over the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing
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.
If somebody becomes trapped:
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press the F button on the SmartKey, or
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pull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door or
R
press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate or
R
pull the handle on the tailgate
Opening and closing manually from
outside
Opening
X
Press the % button on the SmartKey.
X
Pull handle : and release it.
The tailgate opens automatically.
Closing
X
Pull the tailgate down using recess : .
X
Allow the tailgate to drop into the lock.
X
Lock the vehicle if necessary with the &
button on the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-
GO.
i
If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the
cargo compartment, the tailgate will not
lock.
Opening/closing automatically from
outside
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the tailgate. More-
over, people, e.g. children, may be standing in
the closing area or may enter the closing area
during the closing process. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R
press the F button on the SmartKey.
R
pull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
R
press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
R
pull the handle on the tailgate
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