lock MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV 2013 Service Manual

Closing
G
WARNING
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:
R press the 0054 button on the SmartKey.
R press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door.
R press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
R pull the handle on the tailgate.
You can close the tailgate automatically using
the SmartKey, the closing button 2
or the
locking button 3
. Closing and locking button (example: vehicle with
EASY-PACK tailgate and KEYLESS-GO)
X
To close: press closing button 0043 on the
tailgate.
or
X Press and hold the 0054 button on the
SmartKey until the tailgate closes.
X To close and lock simultaneously:
Press locking button 0044 on the tailgate. i
The tailgate can only be opened and
closed with the SmartKey if it is not in the
ignition lock.
If the tailgate touches an object while
closing, the closing procedure is
interrupted and the tailgate reopens.
i If you leave a KEYLESS-GO key in the
cargo compartment, the tailgate will not
lock.
The tailgate is not closed unless a
KEYLESS-GO key is detected. Opening/closing automatically from
inside
G
WARNING
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:
R press the 0054 button on the SmartKey.
R press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door.
R press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
R pull the handle on the tailgate. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as
carbon monoxide.

If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
2 For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate only.
3 For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate and KEYLESS-GO only.84
Cargo compartment
Opening and closing

!
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance
above and
behind the tailgate.
i Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 373).
You can open and close the tailgate from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary
and unlocked. X
To open: pull remote operating switch 0043
for the tailgate until the tailgate opens.
X To close: turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2 in the ignition lock.
X Press remote operating switch for
tailgate 0043 until the tailgate is closed.
You hear a tone during the closing
procedure. Limiting the opening angle of the
tailgate
Important safety notes You can limit the opening angle of the
tailgate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately 8 in
(20 cm) before the stop.
This could be useful, for example, if there is
insufficient space above the tailgate.
!
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. Activating 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 83) 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 will now stop in the stored position
when opening.
i To open the tailgate fully, pull the handle
on the outside of the tailgate again after it
has stopped automatically. This does not
delete the stored position.
Deactivating X
Press and hold the closing button
(Y page 83) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones. Tailgate emergency release
Important safety notes !
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance

above and
behind the tailgate.
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
i Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 373). Cargo compartment
85
Opening and closing Z

Opening
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 76).
X Insert mechanical key 0044 into the opening
in paneling 0043.
X Turn mechanical key 004490° clockwise.
X Push mechanical key 0044 in the direction
of
the arrow and open the tailgate. Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the side
window 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. 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 down 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 SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle. G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock

the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts a side window during the
closing process, the side window

opens again
automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing a side window. 86
Side windows
Opening and closing

G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R over the last 4 mm
of the closing movement
R during resetting
R when closing the side window again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
someone becomes trapped, press the switch
to open the side window again. Opening and closing the side
windows
0043
Front left
0044 Front right
0087 Rear right
0085 Rear left
The switches for all side windows are located
on the driver's door.
There

is also a switch on
each door for the corresponding side window.
The switches on the driver's door take
precedence.
i The side windows cannot be operated
from the rear when the override feature for
the side windows is activated ( Y page 63).X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To open:

press the corresponding switch.
X To close: pull the corresponding switch.
i If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
i You can continue to operate the side
windows after you switch off

the engine or
remove the SmartKey. This function is
available for up to five minutes or until the
driver's or front-passenger door is opened. Convenience opening
You can ventilate the vehicle

before you start
driving. To do this, the SmartKey is used to
carry out the following functions
simultaneously:
R unlock the vehicle
R open the side windows
R open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and the roller sunblinds
i The convenience opening feature can
only be operated using the SmartKey. The
SmartKey must be close to the driver's
door handle.
X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X Press and hold the 0036 button until the
side windows and the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel are in the desired
position.
If the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel are closed, the
roller sunblinds are opened first. Side windows
87Opening and closing Z

X
Press and hold the 0036 button again until
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is in the desired position.
X To interrupt convenience opening:
release the 0036 button. Convenience closing feature
General notes When you lock the vehicle, you can
simultaneously:
R
close the side windows
R close the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
On vehicles with a panorama
roof with power
tilt/sliding panel, you can then close the
roller sunblinds. G
WARNING
When the convenience closing feature is
operating, parts of the body could become
trapped in the closing area

of the side window
and the sliding sunroof. There is a risk of
injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is
operating. Make sure that no body parts are
in close proximity during the closing
procedure.
Proceed as follows if someone is trapped:
With the SmartKey:
R release the 0037 button.
R press and hold the 0036 button until the
side windows and the sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel open again.
Using KEYLESS-GO:
R release the sensor surface on the door
handle.
R pull the door handle immediately and hold
it. The side windows and the sliding sunroof
or the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel open.
Using the SmartKey i
The SmartKey must be close to the
driver's door handle.
X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X Press and hold the 0037 button until the
side windows and the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed.
X Make sure that all the side windows and the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel:
X Press and hold the 0037 button again until
the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel close.
X To interrupt convenience closing:
release the 0037 button.
Using KEYLESS-GO The KEYLESS-GO key must be outside the
vehicle. All the doors must be closed.
X
Touch recessed sensor surface 0043 on the
door handle until the side

windows and the88
Side windows
Opening and closing

panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel are fully closed.
i Make sure you only touch recessed
sensor surface 0043.
X Make sure that all the side windows and the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel:
X Touch recessed sensor surface 0043 on the
door handle again until the
roller sunblinds
of the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel close.
X To interrupt convenience closing:
release recessed
sensor surface
0043


on the
door handle. Resetting the side windows
You must reset each side window if a side
window can no longer be closed fully.
X Close all the doors.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Pull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is
completely closed

(Y page 87).
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
X Immediately pull the

corresponding switch
on the door control panel until the side
window is completely closed ( Y page 87).
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
X If the corresponding side window remains
closed after the button has been released,
the side window has been reset correctly.
If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again. Problems with the side windows
Problem: a side window cannot

be closed
because it is blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window guide.
X Remove the objects.
X Close the side window.
Problem: a side window cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause. G
WARNING
If you close a side window again immediately
after it has been blocked or reset, the side
window closes with increased or maximum
force. The reversing feature is

then not active.
Parts of the body could be trapped in the
closing area in the process. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the
closing area. To stop the closing process,
release the switch or push the switch again to
reopen the side window.
If a side window is obstructed during closing
and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased
force.
If a side window is obstructed again during
closing and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed

without the anti-
entrapment feature. Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
In the following section, the term "sliding
sunroof" refers to the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel. Sliding sunroof
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Opening and closing Z

G
WARNING
While opening and closing the sliding sunroof,
body parts in close proximity could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the opening and closing
procedures.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be
stopped. G
WARNING
If children operate the sliding sunroof they
could become trapped, particularly if
they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
! Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free
of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions
may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged.
! The weather can change abruptly. It could
start to rain or snow. Make sure that the
sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the
vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be
damaged if water enters the vehicle
interior.
i Resonance noises can occur in addition
to the usual airflow noises when the sliding
sunroof is open. They are caused by minor
pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.
Change the position of the sliding sunroof
or open a side window slightly to reduce or
eliminate these noises. Sliding sunroof reversing feature
The sliding sunroof is equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the sliding sunroof during
the closing process, the sliding

sunroof opens
again automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing the sliding sunroof. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R over the last 4 mm

of the closing movement
R during resetting
R when closing the sliding sunroof again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped. 90
Sliding sunroof
Opening and closing

Operating the sliding sunroof
Overhead control panel
0043
To raise
0044 To open
0087 To close/lower
The sliding sunroof can only be operated
when the roller sunblinds are open.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or
2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 0057
switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 0057 switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic

opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
The automatic raising feature is available
only when the sliding sunroof is closed. Operating the roller sunblinds for the
sliding sunroof
General notes The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The two roller sunblinds can
only be opened and closed

together when the
sliding sunroof is closed. G
WARNING
When opening or closing the roller sunblind,
parts of the body could be trapped between the roller sunblind and the frame or sliding
sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing make sure that no
parts of the body
are

in the sweep of the roller
sunblind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be
stopped.
Roller sunblind reversing feature The roller sunblinds are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If an object
blocks or restricts the roller sunblind during
the closing process, the
roller

sunblind opens
again automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing the roller sunblinds. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R when closing the roller sunblind again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the sweep of the roller sunblind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped. Sliding sunroof
91
Opening and closing Z

Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
0043
To open
0044 To open
0087 To close
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or
2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 0057
switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 0057 switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic

opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
Resetting the sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblinds Reset the sliding sunroof and the roller
sunblinds if the sliding sunroof or the roller
sunblinds do not move smoothly.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press the

0057 button to the point of
resistance in the direction of

arrow 0044 until
the sliding sunroof is open approximately
4 in (10 cm).
X Pull the 0057 switch repeatedly to the
point
of resistance in the direction of arrow 0087
until the sliding sunroof is fully closed.
X Keep the 0057 switch pulled for an
additional second. X
Press the 0057 button to the point of
resistance in the direction of

arrow 0044 until
the roller sunblinds are open approximately
4 in (10 cm).
X Pull the 0057 switch
repeatedly to
the
point
of resistance in the direction of arrow 0087
until the roller sunblinds are fully closed.
X Keep the 0057 switch pulled for an
additional second.
X Make sure that the sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblinds can be fully opened and
closed again (
Y
page 91).
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.
! If the sliding sunroof and the roller
sunblinds cannot be fully
opened

or closed
after resetting, contact a qualified
specialist workshop. Problems with the sliding sunroof
Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause. G
WARNING
If you close the sliding sunroof again
immediately after it has been blocked or
reset, the sliding sunroof closes with
increased or maximum force. The reversing
feature is then not active. Parts of the body
could be trapped in the closing area in the
process. This poses an increased

risk of injury
or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the
closing area.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped. 92
Sliding sunroof
Opening and closing

If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during
closing and reopens again slightly:
X
Immediately after the sliding sunroof
blocks, pull the 0057 switch in the
overhead control panel down to the point
of resistance and hold it until the sliding
sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed
with increased
force.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again
during closing and then reopens slightly:
X Immediately after the sliding sunroof
blocks, pull the 0057 switch in the
overhead control panel down to the point
of resistance and hold it until the sliding
sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed without the
anti-entrapment feature.
! If the sliding sunroof still cannot be
opened or closed as a result of a
malfunction, contact a qualified specialist
workshop. Sliding sunroof
93
Opening and closing Z