Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the
remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, it is also possible to have the doors
unlocked. Adjusting the settings, refer to
page 94.
Safety information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
NOTE
The tailgate swings back and up when it opens.
There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.
NOTE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the rear
window and heat conductors while driving.
There is a risk of damage to property. Cover
the edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the rear window.
Tailgate
General information
When the trailer socket is in use, the tailgate can‐
not be opened with the remote control or with
the button in the car's interior.
Opening
Adjusting the opening height
You can set how far the tailgate should open.
When adjusting the opening height, ensure that
there is a clearance of at least 4 in/10 cm above
the tailgate.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "Tailgate"
5. Monitor the tailgate and set the desired
opening height.
From the outside
▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or
have the remote control with you.
Press the button on tailgate's exterior.
▷ Press button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may also be
unlocked. Opening with the remote control, refer
to page 80.
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens au‐
tomatically to the adjusted opening height.
From the inside
With Steptronic transmission:
Seite 90
CONTROLS
Opening and closing
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