Opening The Upper Tailgate On The Coupé; Opening The Lower Tailgate On The Coupé; Closing The Tailgate(S) On The Coupé - SMART fortwo coupé Quick Manual

Opening and closing
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Opening the upper tailgate on the
coupé
G
Warning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving.
Among other dangers, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
X
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.
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.
G
Risk of injury
X
Open the upper tailgate.
X
Pull both release levers : backwards
either simultaneously or one after the
other.
The lower tailgate is unlocked.
X
Swivel the lower tailgate downwards to
open.
The lower tailgate is held in the
horizontal position by means of the two
retaining straps.
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.
Make sure that you read the detailed Operator's Manual. You
could otherwise fail to recognize dangers, which could result
in injury to yourself and/or others.