Luggage compartment door
Fig. 15 Unlock the boot lid/handle of the boot lid
Opening the boot lid
In vehicles with central locking press the button in the driver's door
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left and open the boot lid in the direction of arrow
In vehicles with central locking press the lever above the number plate and
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open the boot lid in the direction of arrow
Closing the boot lid
Pull the boot lid down and close it with a slight swing ⇒
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A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner panelling of the
boot lid.
WARNING
● Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly when driving even if the boot lid lock is
closed - risk of accident!
● Never drive with the boot lid fully opened or slightly ajar otherwise ex-
haust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
● Do not press on the rear window when closing the boot lid, it could crack -
risk of injury!
Using the system
Safety
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- right.
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Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Note
● After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 1 second and the
anti-theft alarm system is activated. This applies only if the vehicle was locked
before closing the boot lid.
● The function of the hand grip above the licence plate is deactivated when
starting off or as of a speed of more than 5 km/hour for vehicles with central lock-
ing. The function of the hand grip is activated again when the vehicle has stopped
and a door is opened.
● Hold the boot lid with the hand securely when opening.
Emergency unlocking of the boot lid
If there is a fault in the central locking, you can open the boot lid as follows:
Fold the backrest of the rear seat forwards ⇒ p age 52.
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Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim in the direction
⇒ f ig. 16
of arrow
to the stop.
1
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Unlock the lock
3
under the trim in the direction of arrow
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Open the boot lid/luggage compartment door.
Breakdown assis-
tance
Unlocking and locking
Fig. 16 Emergency unlocking of the boot
lid
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Praktik
Technical data
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