Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Opening/closing from the outside
Opening
► Press the
button on the SmartKey.
► Pull handle 1.
► Raise the tailgate.
Closing
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.
► Pull the tailgate down using recess
1.
► Push the tailgate closed from outside the
vehicle.
► If necessary, lock the vehicle with the
button on the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.
If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the
cargo compartment, the tailgate will not
lock.
Important safety notes
Important safety notes
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo
compartment. You could otherwise lock
yourself out
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ...
Opening/closing automatically fromoutside
Important safety notes
WARNING
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle ...
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Auto high beam
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Airbag Readiness Light
This light shows if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes
the airbag sensor(s), passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules,
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