2010 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 78

76 Locking and unlocking X Push handle : in direction of arrow ; and hold it there. X From this position, lift handle : in direction of arrow = and hold it there. The tailgate is released and can be opened manually. X Lower tailgate by pulling firmly on handles :. X Close tailgate with hands placed flat on it. Once the tailgate touches the latch, the tailgate will pull itself shut automatically. Opening the tailgate from the inside G Warning! Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. Children could open the tailgate from the inside, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. i If you do not open the tailgate within a few seconds, the tailgate lock will engage again automatically. 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 (Y page 75). Power tailgate G 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 interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. Controls in detail ! Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. You can unlock the tailgate from the third-row seats and then open it manually. ! The tailgate swings open upwards automatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. A minimum height clearance of 7.40 ft (2.25 m) is required to open the tailgate. In vehicles with power tailgate, you can Ropen and close the tailgate from the inside and the outside electrically Rlimit the opening height of the tailgate Rinterrupt the opening/closing procedure at any time by - pressing or pulling the door-mounted remote tailgate opening/closing switch - pulling the outside handle on the tailgate