Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLC, Operator'S Manual

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vehicle is also unlocked, you can also open
the tailgate from inside.
Limiting the opening angle of the tail-
gate
General notes
!
Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise
be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle
outside.
You can limit the opening angle of the tail-
gate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately 8 in
(20 cm) before the stop.
To open the tailgate fully, pull the handle on
the outside of the tailgate again after it has
stopped automatically. This does not delete
the stored position.
Activating
X
To open the tailgate: pull the handle on
the tailgate.
X
To stop the opening procedure at the
desired position: press the closing button
in the tailgate or pull the handle on the out-
side of the tailgate again.
X
To store the position: press and hold the
closing button in the tailgate until two short
tones sound.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate will now stop in the stored position
when opening.
Deactivating
X
Press and hold the closing button in the
tailgate until you hear a short tone.
Emergency release
General notes
!
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
Use the mechanical key if the tailgate can no
longer be unlocked:
R
using the SmartKey
R
using HANDS-FREE ACCESS
R
using the remote operating switch in the
door control panel
Opening
X
Remove cargo compartment cover
(
Y
page 313).
X
Fold the rear seat backrest forwards
(
Y
page 309).
X
Take the mechanical key out of the Smart-
Key (
Y
page 85).
X
Insert mechanical key ; into opening :
in the paneling and push it in.
X
Open the tailgate.
X
Insert the mechanical key into the Smart-
Key (
Y
page 85).
When you lock the vehicle, the cargo com-
partment is also locked again.
Cargo compartment
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