2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA tailgate

XTurn the mechanical key counter-clockwiseas far as it will go to positionG.The door is unlocked.
XTurn the mechanical key back and removeit.
XInsert mechanical key into the SmartKey(Ypage 72).
Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with theSmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the mechanicalkey.
XOpen the driver's door.
XClose the front-passenger door, the reardoors and the tailgate.
XPress the locking button on the driver’s door(Ypage 75).
XCheck whether the locking knobs on thefront-passenger door and the rear doors arestill visible. Press down the locking knobs byhand, if necessary.
XClose the driver's door.
XTake the mechanical key out of the Smart-Key (Ypage 71).
XInsert the mechanical key into the lock ofthe driver's door as far as it will go.
XTurn the mechanical key clockwise as far asit will go to positionG.
XTurn the mechanical key back and removeit.
XMake sure that the doors and the tailgateare locked.
XInsert mechanical key into the SmartKey(Ypage 72).
iIf you lock the vehicle as described above,the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-theft alarm system is not armed.
Cargo compartment
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate.
Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area during the closing process.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of
the closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
Rpress theTbutton on the SmartKey.
Rpull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
Rpress the close button or STOP button on
the tailgate.
Rpull the handle on the tailgate.
GDANGER
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior
if the tailgate is open while the engine is
running, especially if the vehicle is in
motion. There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate
open.
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GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured
or not secured sufficiently, they could slip,
tip over or be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking
or a sudden change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
!The tailgate swings upwards and to therear when opened. Therefore, make surethat there is sufficient clearance above andbehind the tailgate.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can befound in the "Vehicle data" section(Ypage 339).
You should preferably place luggage or loadsin the cargo compartment. Observe the load-ing guidelines (Ypage 250).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo com-partment. You could otherwise lock yourselfout.
The tailgate can be:
Ropened and closed manually from outside
Rvehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate:opened/closed automatically from the out-side
Rvehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate:opened/closed automatically from theinside
Rvehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate andwith KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO startfunction:closed with the remote operatingswitch on the SmartKey
Rreleased with the emergency release fromthe inside
Tailgate obstruction detection with
reversing feature
On vehicles with an EASY-PACK tailgate, thetailgate is equipped with automatic obstaclerecognition with a reversing feature. If a solidobject blocks or restricts the tailgate whenautomatically opening or closing, this proce-dure is stopped. If the tailgate is stopped dur-
ing the closing process, the tailgate automati-cally opens again slightly. The automaticobstruction detection with reversing feature isonly an aid. It is not a substitute for your atten-tiveness when opening and closing the tail-gate.
GWARNING
The reversing feature does not respond:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
Rover the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing
movement
The reversing feature cannot prevent some-
one from becoming trapped in these situa-
tions in particular. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress theTbutton on the SmartKey,
or
Rpull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door or
Rpress the closing button/STOP button in
the tailgate or
Rpull the handle on the tailgate
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS:it isalso possible to stop the closing process byperforming a kicking movement under the rearbumper.
Opening and closing manually
Opening
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XPress the6button on the SmartKey.
XPull handleC.
XLift the tailgate.
Closing
XPull the tailgate down using handleC.
XAllow the tailgate to drop into the lock.
XLock the vehicle if necessary with the7button on the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.
Opening/closing automatically from
the outside
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate.
Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area during the closing process.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of
the closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
Rpress theTbutton on the SmartKey.
Rpull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
Rpress the close button or STOP button on
the tailgate.
Rpull the handle on the tailgate.
GDANGER
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior
if the tailgate is open while the engine is
running, especially if the vehicle is in
motion. There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate
open.
!The tailgate swings upwards and to therear when opened. Therefore, make surethat there is sufficient clearance above andbehind the tailgate.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate isopening or closing.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can befound in the "Vehicle data" section(Ypage 339).
Opening automatically
You can open the tailgate automatically withthe SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate.
XPress and hold theTbutton on theSmartKey until the tailgate opens.
or
XIf the tailgate is unlocked, pull the handleand let it go again immediately.
Closing automatically
Vehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate:you canalso close the tailgate automatically from out-side.
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XTo close:press buttonCon the tailgate.
or
XVehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate andKEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO start func-tion:if the SmartKey is located in the imme-diate vicinity of the vehicle, press theTbutton on the SmartKey.You can release the button as soon as thetailgate starts to close.
XTo stop the closing process: press but-tonCon the tailgate again.
or
XPull the handle in the tailgate.
or
XPress theTbutton on the SmartKeyuntil the tailgate stops.
or
XPress or pull the remote operating switch onthe driver's door.
HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The vehicle exhaust system can become
very hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS,
you could burn yourself by touching the
exhaust system. There is a risk of injury.
Always ensure that you make the kicking
movement only within the detection range of
the sensors.
!If the SmartKey is within the rear detectionrange of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-tions, for example, could lead to the unin-tentional opening of the tailgate:
Rwhen using an automatic car wash
Rwhen using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least10 ft (3m) away fromthe vehicle.
iYou can also deactivate KEYLESS-GO. Fur-ther information on deactivating and activat-ing KEYLESS-GO (Ypage 70).
General notes
With KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE ACCESS,you can open or close the tailgate or stop theprocedure without using your hands. This isuseful if you have your hands full. To do this,make a kicking movement under the bumperwith your foot.
Observe the following points:
RCarry your KEYLESS-GO key about your per-son. The SmartKey must be at the rear ofthe vehicle in the detection range of KEY-LESS-GO.
RWhen making the kicking movement, makesure that you are standing firmly on theground and that there is sufficient clearanceto the rear of the vehicle. You could other-wise lose your balance, for example on ice.
RAlways ensure that you only make the kick-ing movement within the detection range ofsensorsC.
RStand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from therear area while doing so.
RDo not come into contact with the bumperwhile making the kicking movement. Other-wise, the sensors may not function cor-rectly.
RHANDS-FREE ACCESS does not functionduring engine start.
RDirt caused by road salt or snow aroundsensorsCmay restrict functionality.
Using the HANDS-FREE ACCESS with aprosthetic leg may restrict functionality.
RIf a KEYLESS-GO key is at the rear of thevehicle in the detection range of KEYLESS-GO, HANDS-FREE ACCESS could be trig-
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gered. The tailgate could thus be opened orclosed unintentionally, for example, if you:
-set something down or lift something upbehind the vehicle.
-polish the rear of the vehicle.
Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key aboutyour person in these situations or in situa-tions similar to these. This will prevent theunintentional opening/closing of the tail-gate.
Operation
XTo open/close:kick your foot into sensordetection zoneCbelow the bumper.Two warning tones sound while the tailgateis opening or closing.
XIf the tailgate does not open/close afterseveral attempts:wait at least ten sec-onds, using your foot kick under the bumperagain.
If you hold your foot under the bumper for toolong, the tailgate does not open or close.Repeat the leg movement more quickly if thisoccurs.
To stop the opening or closing procedure:
Rkick with your foot into sensor detectionrangeCunder the bumper, or
Rpull the handle on the outside of the tail-gate, or
Rpress the closing button on the tailgate, or
Rpress theTbutton on the SmartKey
If the tailgate closing procedure has beenstopped:
Rkick your foot under the bumper again andthe tailgate will open.
If the tailgate opening procedure has beenstopped:
Rkick your foot under the bumper again andthe tailgate will close.
Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate.
Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area during the closing process.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of
the closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
Rpress theTbutton on the SmartKey.
Rpull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
Rpress the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
Rpull the handle on the tailgate
GDANGER
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior
if the tailgate is open while the engine is
running, especially if the vehicle is in
motion. There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate
open.
!The tailgate swings upwards and to therear when opened. Therefore, make surethat there is sufficient clearance above andbehind the tailgate.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate isopening or closing.
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The opening dimensions of the tailgate can befound in the "Vehicle data" section(Ypage 339).
Opening and closing automatically
You can open the tailgate from the driver'sseat when the vehicle is stationary andunlocked.
It is only possible to close the tailgate from thedriver's seat on vehicles with the EASY-PACKtailgate.
XTo open:pull remote operating switch forthe tailgateCuntil the tailgate opens.
XTo close:turn the SmartKey to positionGorHin the ignition lock (Ypage 125).
XPress and hold the remote operating switchfor tailgateCuntil the tailgate is com-pletely closed.
Limiting the opening angle of the
tailgate
General notes
!Make sure there is sufficient clearance toopen the tailgate fully when setting theopening angle. The tailgate could otherwisebe damaged. Ideally, set the opening angleoutside.
You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate.This could be useful, for example, if there isinsufficient space above the tailgate. It is pos-sible to limit the tailgate in the top half of itsopening range.
To open the tailgate fully, pull the handle onthe outside of the tailgate again after it hasstopped automatically. This does not deletethe stored position.
Activating
XTo open the tailgate:pull the handle on thetailgate.
XTo stop the opening procedure at thedesired position:
Rpress the closing button in the tailgate, or
Rpull the handle on the outside of the tail-gate again, or
Rpress the tailgate button on the SmartKey
XTo store the position:press and hold theclosing button on the tailgate until you heara short tone.The opening angle limiter is activated. Thetailgate will now stop in the stored positionwhen opening.
Deactivating
XPress and hold the closing button on thetailgate until two short tones sound.
Tailgate emergency release
General notes
!The tailgate swings upwards and to therear when opened. Therefore, make surethat there is sufficient clearance above andbehind the tailgate.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can befound in the "Vehicle data" section(Ypage 339).
If the tailgate can no longer be unlocked:
Rusing the SmartKey, or
Rusing the remote operating switch on thedoor control panel
Use the emergency release inside the tailgate.
You can reach the emergency release via thecargo compartment.
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Opening
XFold the rear seat backrest forwards(Ypage 254).
XTake the mechanical key out of the Smart-Key (Ypage 71).
XInsert mechanical keyDinto openingCinthe trim and push it in.
XOpen the tailgate.
XInsert the mechanical key into the SmartKey(Ypage 72).
Emergency release button
You can open the trunk lid from inside thevehicle with the emergency release button.
XPress emergency release buttonCbriefly.The trunk lid unlocks and opens.
The trunk lid can be unlocked and opened withthe trunk lid emergency release when the vehi-cle is stationary or while driving.
The trunk lid emergency release does not openthe trunk lid if the battery is disconnected ordischarged.
Trunk lid emergency release light:
REmergency release buttonCflashes for30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened.
REmergency release buttonCflashes for60 minutes after the trunk lid is closed.
Side windows
Important safety notes
GWARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the side win-
dow moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side
window during the opening procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or pull the switch to close the side
window again.
GWARNING
While closing the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If somebody
becomes trapped, release the switch or
press the switch to open the side window
again.
GWARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they
are left unsupervised. There is a risk of
injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear
side windows. When leaving the vehicle,
always take the SmartKey with you and lock
the vehicle. Never leave children unsuper-
vised in the vehicle.
Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an auto-matic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks
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XInsert the new bulb and engage it to thestop.
XPress on housing coverCand turn it to theright.
Turn signals (halogen headlamps)
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the hood.
XTurn bulb holderCcounter-clockwise andpull out.
XTurn the bulb counter-clockwise and pull itout of bulb holderC.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb holderC.
XInsert bulb holderCand turn it clockwiseuntil it engages.
Replacing rear bulbs
Opening and closing the side trim pan-
els
Left-hand side trim panel
You must open the side trim panel in the cargocompartment before you can replace the bulbsin the tail lamps.
XTo open:turn release knobCcounter-clockwise and remove side trim panelD.
XTo close:insert side trim panelDand turnrelease knobCclockwise.
Right-hand side trim panel
You must open the side trim panel in the cargocompartment before you can replace the bulbsin the tail lamps.
XTo open:release right-hand trim panelCatthe top and fold it down in the direction ofthe arrow.
XTo close:replace side panelingC.
Tail lamps
Due to their location, have the bulbs in thebackup lamp (vehicles with halogen head-lamps) and rear fog lamp in the tailgatechanged at a qualified specialist workshop.
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the cargo compartment.
XOpen the side trim panel (Ypage 108).
XRelease and remove connectorD.
XHold the tail lamp and unscrew fendernutC.
XRemove the tail lamp.
108Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers