2007 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 125

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Tailgate Opening the tailgate from the outside Opening the tailgate from the inside You can unlock the tailgate from the third-row seats and then open it manually. The handle is located on the right of the tailgate's window trim. Lift handle 1 in direction of arrow 3. The tailgate is released and can be opened manually. i Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: The vehicle must be unlocked ( page 40). Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: When opening the tailgate, the vehicle is globally unlocked. i If you do not open the tailgate within a few seconds, the tailgate lock will automatically engage again. Additionally, the tailgate will relock automatically, if the vehicle was locked when the tailgate was released from the inside. If the tailgate lock does not engage automatically and, if applicable, the tailgate does not relock after a few seconds, you have to close the tailgate manually ( page 125). The handle is located above the rear license plate recess. 1 Handle 2 Push 3 Lift Push handle 1 in direction of arrow 2 and hold it there. Pull on the handle. The tailgate opens slightly. Pull tailgate upwards to open. 124