SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual page 59

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Press button # on the key twice.
X
Press and hold button $ on the key for
approximately two seconds.
or
X
Pull the release handle in handle
recess : of the lower tailgate.
The upper tailgate is unlocked.
X
Swivel the upper tailgate upwards to
open.
Observe information on loading the
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vehicle ( page 105).
For information on vehicle weights, see
"Vehicle specification" (
Opening the lower tailgate on the
coupé
G
Warning!
High outside temperature, stop-and-go
traffic, driving on long uphill grades, or
driving at high engine speed may increase
the temperature in the engine
compartment. Therefore the area around the
air slots in the rear apron may be hot. Let
the engine cool off before touching this
area to prevent burns.
X
Open the upper tailgate (
X
X
!
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page 203).
Observe information on loading the
vehicle (
For information on vehicle weights, see
"Vehicle specification" (
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page 56).
X
X
Opening and closing
Pull both release levers : backwards
either simultaneously or one after the
other.
The lower tailgate is unlocked.
Swivel the lower tailgate downwards to
open.
The lower tailgate is held in the
horizontal position by means of the two
retaining straps.
When folded down, the lower tailgate
can bear loads up to maximum of 220 lbs
(100 kg).
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page 105).
Closing the tailgate(s) on the coupé
G
Warning!
To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing
the tailgate(s). Be especially careful when
small children are around.
Swivel the lower tailgate upwards to
close. Allow the two release levers to
engage audibly.
Swivel the upper tailgate downwards to
close.
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page 203).
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