Tailgate emergency release, Side windows, Important safety notes – Mercedes-Benz 2014 GLK Class User Manual
Page 90: Opening and closing

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
page 85) in the tailgate or pull the handle
on the outside of the tailgate again.
X
To store the position: press and hold the
closing button in the tailgate until you hear
a short tone.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate will now stop in the stored position
when opening.
i
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.
Deactivating
X
Press and hold the closing button
(
page 85) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones.
Tailgate emergency release
Important safety notes
!
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
i
Tailgate opening dimensions
Opening
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (
X
Insert mechanical key ; into the opening
in paneling :.
X
Turn mechanical key ;90° clockwise.
X
Push mechanical key ; in the direction of
the arrow and open the tailgate.
i
the cargo compartment is also locked.
Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the side
window moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side
window during the opening procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or pull the switch to close the side
window again.
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
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Side windows
Opening and closing