Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Opening/closing from the outside - Cargo compartment - Opening/closing - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Opening/closing from the outside

Opening

► Press the button on the SmartKey.

► Pull handle 1.

► Pull handle 1.
► Raise the tailgate.

Closing

WARNING To prevent possible personal injury, always 
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

► Pull the tailgate down using recess 1.
► Push the tailgate closed from outside the vehicle.
► If necessary, lock the vehicle with the If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the button on the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.

cargo compartment, the tailgate will not If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the cargo compartment, the tailgate will not lock.

    Important safety notes
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