Convenient features
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WARNING
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Do not hold on to or try to pull on
the tailgate strut. Be aware that the
deformation of the tailgate strut may
cause vehicle damage and risk of injury.
Emergency tailgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with an
emergency tailgate safety release lever
located on the bottom of the tailgate
inside the vehicle.
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To unlock and open the tailgate manually
from inside the luggage compartment,
perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the cover.
2. Push the release lever to the right.
3. Push the tailgate outward and
upward.
WARNING
• Be aware of the location of the
emergency tailgate safety release
lever in your vehicle and know how
to open the tailgate using the safety
release lever.
• No one should be allowed to occupy
the luggage compartment of the
vehicle at any time. The luggage
compartment is a very dangerous
location in the event of a crash.
• Use the release lever for emergencies
only. Use extreme caution, especially
whilst the vehicle is in motion.