Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLA, Operator'S Manual

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Closing automatically
Vehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate: you can
also close the tailgate automatically from out-
side.
For example, vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
X
To close: press button : on the tailgate.
or
X
Vehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate and
KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO start func-
tion: if the key is located in the immediate
vicinity of the vehicle, press the F but-
ton on the key.
You can release the button as soon as the
tailgate starts to close.
Vehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate and
KEYLESS-GO: when the driver's door is
closed you can simultaneously close the tail-
gate and lock the vehicle. The KEYLESS-GO
key must be in the rear detection range of the
vehicle.
X
To close the tailgate and lock the vehi-
cle: press locking button ; on the tailgate.
If a SmartKey is detected outside the vehi-
cle within the rear detection range of KEY-
LESS-GO, the tailgate closes.
The vehicle is locked.
X
To stop the closing process: press but-
ton : on the tailgate again.
or
X
Pull the handle in the tailgate.
or
X
Press the F button on the key until the
tailgate stops.
or
X
Press or pull the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
Opening/closing automatically from
inside
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
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.
!
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate is
opening or closing.
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Cargo compartment
Opening
and
closing