Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Opening
You can open the tailgate automatically using the SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate.
Open or close the tailgate fully using the automatic function if you have stopped the tailgate in an intermediate position.
- Press and hold the button on the SmartKey until the tailgate opens.
or
- When the tailgate is unlocked, pull the handle and let it go again immediately.
You can also close the tailgate manually if it is fully opened.
If you have opened the tailgate automatically, you should wait a moment before closing the tailgate manually.
Important safety notes
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 unconsci ...Closing
WARNING Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo comp ...See also:
Activating/deactivating the residual heat function
It is possible to make use of the residual heat of the engine to continue heating
the stationary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after the engine has been switched off.
The heating time depends on th ...
Glass surfaces
Clean the rear window with a soft cloth to avoid
damaging the heating element. Do not scrape
the glass or use any abrasive cleaning fluid.
Mirror glass is particularly susceptible to
damage. Wash ...
Switching HD on or off
The factory setting for HD radio is off. However,
when driving through areas with weak HD
signals (fringe areas), you may experience that
the radio repeatedly switches between analogue/
digita ...