2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class tailgate

X
To extend: pull the cargo compartment
cover back by grab handle 0043and clip it into
retainers 0044on the left and right.
X To retract: unhook the cargo compartment
cover from left-hand and right-hand retain-
ers 0044.
X Guide cargo compartment cover forwards
by grab handle 0043until it is completely rol-
led up. Coat hooks on the tailgate
0043
Coat hook Stowage well under the cargo com-
partment floor G
WARNING
If you drive when the cargo compartment floor is open, objects could be flung around, thus
striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always close the cargo compartment floor
before a journey. The TIREFIT kit, tire-change tool kit, etc. are
located in the stowage compartment.
X To open: holding the ribbing, press han-
dle 0043downwards 0044.
Handle 0043folds up.
X Swing the cargo compartment floor
upwards using handle 0043until it rests
against the cargo compartment cover. X
Fold out hook 0087on the underside of the
cargo compartment floor in the direction of the arrow. Stowage areas
349Stowage an d features Z

X
Attach hook 0087to the cargo compart-
ment's upper seal 0085.
X To close: detach hook 0087from the cargo
compartment's upper seal 0085.
X Fasten hook 0087to the bracket on the
underside of the cargo compartment floor.
X Fold the trunk floor down.
X Press the cargo compartment floor
down 0044until it engages. 0047
Cargo compartment floor unlocked
0048 Cargo compartment floor locked
The cargo compartment floor can be locked
and unlocked using the mechanical key. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character- istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, will be greatly impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This helps to prevent damage to the vehi-
cle. Position the load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof carrier is instal-
led you can:
R raise the sliding sunroof fully
R open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel fully
R open the tailgate fully
The maximum roof load is 220 lbs(100 kg).
Attaching the roof carrier X
Secure the roof carrier to roof rails 0043. In
doing so, observe the manufacturer's
installation instructions. Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. 350
FeaturesSto
wage an d features

R
Do not use wooden blocks or similar
objects as a jack underlay. Otherwise, the
jack will not be able to achieve its load-
bearing capacity due to the restricted
height.
R Make sure that the distance between the
underside of the tires and the ground does
not exceed 1.2 in (3 cm).
R Do not place your hands or feet under the
raised vehicle.
R Do not lie under the vehicle.
R Do not start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
R Never open or close a door or the tailgate
when the vehicle is raised.
R Make sure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when the vehicle is raised. X
Using lug wrench 0043, loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-
pletely. The jacking points are located just behind the
front wheel housings and just in front of the
rear wheel housings (arrows). X
Take the ratchet wrench out of the vehicle
tool kit and place it on the hexagon nut of
the jack so that the letters AUFare visible. 0044
Jacking point
0087 Jack
0085 Crank
X Position jack 0087at jacking point 0044.
The alignment bolt on the jack must be
inserted into the intended opening on the
jacking point. Example
X Make sure the foot of the jack is directly
beneath the jacking point.
X Turn ratchet wrench 0085until jack 0087sits
completely on jacking point 0044and the
base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
X Turn ratchet wrench 0085until the tire is
raised a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground. 432
Changing a
wheelWheels and tires

essary (Y
page 410). The value on the wheel
or as given in the "Wheels and tires" section is valid (Y page 443).
An emergency spare wheel may also be
mounted against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as well as
the speed limitation specified on the emer-
gency spare wheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel.
i When you are driving with the collapsible
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem/the tire pressure monitor when the
damaged wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor:
after mounting an emergency spare wheel,
the system may still display the tire pres-
sure of the removed wheel for a few
minutes. The value displayed for the moun- ted emergency spare wheel is not the sameas the current tire pressure of the emer-
gency spare wheel. Removing the emergency spare wheel
Emergency spare wheel (example: vehicle without
lockable cargo compartment floor)
The "Minispare" emergency spare wheel can
be found in the stowage well under the cargo
compartment floor. X
Lift the cargo compartment floor up
(Y page 349).
X Vehicles with a lockable cargo compart-
ment floor: remove the stowage tray.
X Release the Velcro fastener (Y page 388).
X Take out the jack.
X Turn emergency spare wheel retainer 0043
counter-clockwise and remove it.
X Remove stowage well 0044.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel 0087. On vehicles with a Bang & Olufsen sound sys-
tem, the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
is packed in the emergency spare wheel bag. The emergency spare wheel bag is secured tothe cargo tie down rings in the cargo com-
partment.
To stow the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel, the rear seats in the third row must be
folded in (Y page 111).
X To remove the emergency spare wheel:
open the tailgate.
X Detach fastening straps 0044.
X Unhook retaining spring hooks 0043and 0087
of fastening straps 0044from the lasing eye-
lets.
X Remove the emergency spare wheel bag
with the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel.
X Open the emergency spare wheel bag and
remove the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel. Emergency spare wheel
441Wheels and tires Z