Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 86)

i The opening dimensions of the tailgate
can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Y
page 368).
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the load-
ing guidelines (
Y
page 266).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo com-
partment. You could otherwise lock yourself
out.
The tailgate can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R opened/closed automatically from outside
R
opened/closed automatically from inside
R
unlocked from inside with the mechanical
key
Tailgate obstruction detection with
reversing feature
On vehicles with tailgate remote closing fea-
ture, the tailgate is equipped with automatic
obstacle recognition with a reversing feature.
If a solid object blocks or restricts the tailgate
when automatically opening or closing, this
procedure is stopped. If the tailgate is stop-
ped during the closing process, the tailgate
automatically opens again slightly. The auto-
matic obstacle recognition with reversing
function is only an aid. It is not a substitute for
your attentiveness when opening and closing
the tailgate.
G WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R 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:
R press the F button on the SmartKey, or
R press the remote operating switch on the
driver’s door, or
R press the closing button/STOP button on
the trunk lid or
R pull on the trunk lid handle
Opening/closing from outside
Opening
X Press the % button on the SmartKey.
X Pull handle :.
X Raise the tailgate.
Closing
X
Pull the tailgate down using handle :.
X Allow the tailgate to drop into the lock.
X If necessary, lock the vehicle with the &
button on the SmartKey.
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Cargo compartment
Opening
and
closing