Unlocking the tailgate
1 Unlocking in an emergency
2 Lock cylinder
3 Door handle
Insert the mechanical key into lock
cylinder 2.
Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position 1 and release it.
Remove the mechanical key.
Press lock cylinder 2 and pull on door
handle 3 to open the tailgate.
Warning!
The tailgate swings open to one side. Always
make sure there is sufficient clearance for
tailgate.
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Locking the vehicle
If you cannot lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey, lock the vehicle with the
mechanical key carrying out the following
steps:
Close the front passenger door, the
rear doors and the tailgate.
Open the driver's door.
G
Press the central locking switch in the
center console ( page 107).
The locking knobs on the front
passenger door, the rear doors and the
tailgate move down.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected or
drained:
Press down the locking knobs on
the front passenger door, the rear
doors and the tailgate manually.
Exit the vehicle.
Practical hints
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