Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLC, Operator'S Manual

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performing a kicking movement under the
rear bumper.
Opening/closing from outside
Opening
X
Press the F button on the SmartKey.
or
X
Pull handle : .
The tailgate opens.
Closing
X
Pull the tailgate down using recesses :
and push it closed.
X
Lock the vehicle if necessary with the &
button on the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-
GO (
Y
page 83).
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
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: it is
also possible to stop the closing process by
performing a kicking movement under the
rear bumper.
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.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Y
page 415).
Cargo compartment
93
Opening
and
closing
Z