Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Press closing button 1 on the tailgate.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
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Press locking button 2 on the tailgate.
If a SmartKey is detected outside the vehicle,
the tailgate will close and the vehicle will be
locked.
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Press and hold the
p
button on the Smart-
Key (with the SmartKey in the vicinity of the
vehicle).
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS
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Make a kicking movement with your foot
below the bumper (
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page 83).
Automatic reversing function for the tailgate
The tailgate is equipped with automatic blockage
detection with a reversing function. If a solid
object hinders or restricts the tailgate when it is
closing automatically, the tailgate will automati-
cally open again slightly. Automatic blockage
detection with reversing function is only an aid. It
is not a substitute for your attentiveness when you
are closing the tailgate.
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During the closing process, make sure that no
body parts are in the closing area.
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite reversing function
The reversing function will not react:
R
To soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
R
Towards the end of the closing procedure
In these situations in particular, the reversing
function cannot prevent someone being trap-
ped.
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Ensure that no body parts are in the
closing area.
If someone is trapped, either:
R
Press the
p
button on the SmartKey.
R
Press or pull the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
R
Press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
R
Pull the tailgate handle.
82 Opening and closing