Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 90)

G WARNING
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or cargo
compartment unless they are firmly secured
in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i Tailgate opening dimensions
(
Y
page 446).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo
compartment. You could otherwise lock
yourself out.
You can:
R close the tailgate manually from outside
R open and close the tailgate automatically
from outside
R open and close the tailgate automatically
from inside
R limit the opening angle of the tailgate
R unlock the tailgate from inside with the
emergency release
Opening/closing from outside
Opening
X Press the % button on the SmartKey.
X
Pull handle : and release it.
The tailgate opens automatically.
Closing
G WARNING
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the cargo
compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around.
X Pull the tailgate down using recess :.
X
Allow the tailgate to drop into the lock.
X
Lock the vehicle if necessary with
the & button on the SmartKey or with
KEYLESS-GO.
i If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the
cargo compartment, the tailgate will not
lock.
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Cargo compartment
Opening
and
closi
ng