Mercedes-Benz GLC : Cargo compartment / Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate
Activating the opening angle limiter
You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate in
the top half of its opening range up to approximately
8 in (20 cm) before the end position.
Stop the opening procedure of
the tailgate at
the desired position.
Press and hold the closing
button on the tailgate
until you hear a short acoustic signal.
The opening angle limiter will be activated.
The tailgate will then stop in the stored position
when opened.
To open the tailgate fully, pull the handle on the
outside of the tailgate again after it has stopped
automatically.
Deactivating the opening angle limiter
Press and hold the closing
button on the tailgate
until two short acoustic signals sound.
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS you can open, close
or stop the closing process of the tailgate by
performing a kicking movement under the rear
bumper.
The kicking movement triggers the opening or
closing process alternately...
Requirements:
The rear seat backrest has been folded
forward.
The cargo compartment cover has been
removed.
Remove the emergency key.
Insert emergency key
into opening
in
the trim and push it in...
Other information:
WARNING Risk of injury due to an open
cargo compartment floor
If you drive with the cargo compartment floor
open, objects could be flung around and hit
vehicle occupants as a result. There is a risk
of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction...
WARNING Risk of accident if the rear
bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged
The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest
may fold forwards, even when you are
driving.
As a result, the vehicle occupant will be
pushed into the seat belt with increased
force...