103Unlocking and locking
Tailgate
Tailgate: opening and closing
Fig. 74 Driver door: Un-
locking the tailgate
Fig. 75 Luggage com-
partment: opening from
the outside
Opening the tailgate
– Press the centre button
on the remote control key or press
the switch*
on the driver door ⇒ fig. 74. The tailgate will
open.
– Then lift up the tailgate. If your vehicle is equipped accordingly,
the tailgate will open automatically*.
Closing the tailgate
– Pull down the tailgate and let it drop into the latch ⇒
.
Use the recessed handle in the interior trim to make it easier to pull down
the tailgate.
WARNING
● After closing the tailgate, always check that the catch has engaged
properly. If not, the tailgate could open while driving, even if it has been
locked. Risk of accident!
● The tailgate must always be completely closed when the vehicle is
moving, otherwise toxic exhaust fumes may be drawn into the vehicle.
Danger of poisoning!
Note
● The door/tailgate warning symbol lights up on the instrument panel dis-
play if the tailgate is not properly closed when the ignition is switched on
⇒ page 74.
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