Mercedes-Benz 2013 GLS Class - Manual (Page 95)

Limiting the opening angle of the tail-
gate (CLS Shooting Brake)
Important safety notes
!
Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise
be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle
outside.
To activate
You can limit the opening angle of the tail-
gate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately 20 cm
before the stop.
X To open the tailgate: pull the handle on
the tailgate.
X To stop the opening procedure at the
desired position: press the closing button
( Y page 91) in the tailgate or pull the handle
on the outside of the tailgate again.
X To store the position: press and hold the
closing button in the tailgate until you hear
a short tone.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate then stops in the stored position
when opened.
To deactivate
X Press and hold the closing button
(
Y page 91) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones.
Unlocking the boot (CLS Coupé)
! The boot lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the boot lid.
If the boot cannot be unlocked with the key
or KEYLESS-GO, use the emergency key ele-
ment.
If you use the emergency key element to
unlock and open the boot lid, the anti-theft
alarm system will be triggered (
Y page 75).
X Take the emergency key element out of the
key (
Y page 82).
X Insert the emergency key element into the
boot lid lock to the stop.
1
Neutral position
2
To unlock
X Turn the emergency key element anti-
clockwise from position 1 as far as it will
go to position 2.
The boot is unlocked.
X Turn the emergency key element back to
position 1 and remove it.
X Insert the emergency key element into the
key.
Tailgate emergency release (CLS
Shooting Brake)
General notes
!
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i Boot lid/tailgate opening dimensions
( Y page 413).
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
Boot/luggage compartment
93
Opening and closing
Z