With the GLC in Park and the SmartKey on you, stand back from the bumper and move one foot toward the sensor area and straight back.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified in the 2024 U.S. GLC SUV Owner's Manual for vehicles equipped with HANDS-FREE ACCESS.
- Required equipment / service
- GLC SUV equipped with KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE ACCESS
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Verified in the 2024 U.S. GLC SUV Owner's Manual for vehicles equipped with HANDS-FREE ACCESS.
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Step by step.
- 01
Shift to Park, keep the SmartKey with you and confirm the tailgate path is clear.
- 02
Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) behind the vehicle without touching the bumper.
- 03
Move one foot toward the center sensor area below the bumper and then straight back in one smooth motion.
- 04
Step away when the warning tones sound and monitor the complete opening or closing movement.
- 05
Repeat one kick to stop the tailgate; another kick reverses the next movement.
Important limits
- The transmission must be in Park.
- Road salt, snow or an unusually slow kick can prevent detection.
- Movement near the bumper can trigger the tailgate unintentionally when the SmartKey is present.
Quick checks.
- ✓Clean the sensor area and wait ten seconds after several unsuccessful attempts.
- ✓Keep at least 12 in from the bumper and use a quick in-and-back motion.
- ✓Deactivate the SmartKey function or move the key away when working near the rear bumper.
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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV Owner's Manual — HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Relevant section or page: Opening and closing, pp. 85–87. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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