2007 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 129
2007 Mercedes GL-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the tailgate from the outside You can close the tailgate from the outside using the tailgate closing switch or the Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. In vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*, you can also simultaneously lock the vehicle. If the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high) the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens. always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when closing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the closing procedure, do one of the following: Press tailgate closing switch 1 ( page 128). Press KEYLESS-GO* locking/closing switch* 1 (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) ( page 129). Press the Š button on the SmartKey ( page 114) or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ( page 117). Press or pull the remote tailgate switch on the driver's door ( page 126). Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the tailgate closing switch can be operated. Therefore, 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. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO* 1 Tailgate closing switch Press tailgate closing switch 1 or the Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* briefly. The tailgate closes and an acoustic warning sounds. Warning! G Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO* 1 Tailgate closing switch Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured. To prevent possible personal injury, 128