Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 80)

i If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not activated.
Cargo compartment
Important safety notes
G Warning!
Exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle interior
if the engine is running and the tailgate is
open. This could poison you. Therefore, you
should make sure that the tailgate is always
closed when the engine is running.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo area.
You could otherwise lock yourself out.
The tailgate can be:
R
opened and closed manually
R
opened and closed automatically from
outside
R opened and closed automatically from
inside
Opening and closing from the outside
Opening
X Press the % button on the SmartKey.
X Pull handle :.
On vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate: if
you pull handle : and keep it in this position,
you can open the tailgate manually. If you
release the handle, the tailgate automatically
opens fully.
Closing
G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the tailgate.
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 If necessary, lock the vehicle with the
& button on the SmartKey.
Automatic opening and closing from
the outside
Important safety guidelines
To open the tailgate completely, a minimum
clearance of 6.90 ft (210 cm) above the
ground is necessary.
Opening the trunk lid
You can open the tailgate automatically with
the SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate.
78
Cargo compartment
Opening and closing
BA 204.9 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 6, en-US
d2mwents
Version: 3.0.3.6
2010-06-15T08:58:39+02:00 - Seite 78