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Opening and closing
To open: pull remote operating switch : for
X
the tailgate until the tailgate opens.
To close: turn the SmartKey to position 1 or
X
2 in the ignition lock.
Press remote operating switch for tailgate :
X
until the tailgate is completely closed.
You can open and close the tailgate from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary and
unlocked.
Limiting the opening angle of the tail-
gate
General notes
!
Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the open-
ing angle. The tailgate could otherwise be
damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle out-
side.
Activating
You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate.
This is possible in the top half of its opening
range, up to approximately 4 in (10 cm) before
the stop.
To open the tailgate: pull the handle on the
X
tailgate.
To stop the opening procedure at the
X
desired position: press the closing button in
Cargo compartment
the tailgate or pull the handle on the outside
of the tailgate again.
To save the position: press and hold the
X
closing button in the tailgate until two short
tones sound.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate will now stop in the stored position
when opening.
Deactivating
Press and hold the closing button in the tail-
X
gate until you hear a short tone.
Tailgate emergency release
General notes
!
The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
page 364).
Y
If the tailgate can no longer be unlocked:
using the SmartKey, or
R
using the remote operating switch in the door
R
control panel:
Use the emergency release.
Opening
Fold the rear seat backrest forward
X
(
page 276).
Y
Take mechanical key ; out of the SmartKey
X
(
page 76).
Y
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Z
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