2007 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 126

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the tailgate from the outside Warning! Power tailgate* In vehicles with power tailgate, you can open and close the tailgate from the inside and the outside electrically limit the opening height of the tailgate interrupt the opening/closing procedure at any time by 1 Handle Lower tailgate by pulling firmly on handle 1. Close tailgate with hands placed flat on it. Once the tailgate touches the latch, the tailgate will pull itself shut automatically. pressing or pulling the door-mounted remote tailgate switch ( page 126) pressing the Š button on the SmartKey ( page 114) or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ( page 117) pressing the tailgate closing switch ( page 128) pressing the tailgate closing/locking switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) ( page 128) G 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. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. i To prevent an inadvertent lockout, do not place the SmartKey in the cargo compartment. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is recognized inside the vehicle. i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, the tailgate will lock automatically after closing it. The turn signals flash three times to confirm locking. ! The tailgate swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. 125