Mercedes-Benz 2012 A Class - Manual (Page 85)

Closing
X Pull the tailgate down using handle :.
X Let the tailgate to drop into the lock.
X If necessary, lock the vehicle with the
& button on the key.
Tailgate emergency release
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i The opening dimensions of the tailgate
can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Y page 346).
You can reach the emergency release via the
luggage compartment. Fold the rear backr-
ests forward (
Y page 272).
X Take the emergency key element out of the
key (
Y page 75).
X Insert emergency key element ; into the
opening in trim :.
X Turn emergency key element ; 90° clock-
wise.
X Push emergency key element ; in the
direction of the arrow and open the tail-
gate.
Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch to open the side
window again.
G
WARNING
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 key with you and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle.
Side windows
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Opening and closing
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