Opening and closing
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Opening tailgate
The tailgate opens automatically if you:
> Press the button on the outside of the tail-
gate when the car is unlocked.
> Press the button in the driver's side
footwell.
> Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
The tailgate swings rearwards and
upwards when opened. Make sure that
there is sufficient clearance.<
To interrupt the opening operation:
> Press the button on the outside of the tail-
gate.
> Press and hold down the button on the
remote control.
> Press the button on the inside of the tail-
gate.
The load area cover is raised when the
tailgate is opened. Before closing the tail-
gate, press the cover down until it engages in
position.<
Closing the tailgate
To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing
area of the tailgate is unobstructed.<
The tailgate closes automatically if you:
> Press the button on the inside of the tail-
gate.
> Press and hold down the button on the
remote control.
To interrupt the closing operation:
> Press the button on the inside of the tailgate
> Release the button on the remote con-
trol
> Press the button on the outside of the tail-
gate
The closing operation will not be inter-
rupted if you set off in the car.<
Alarm system*
Principle
The alarm system reacts if:
> Opening a door, the engine compartment
lid, the luggage compartment lid/tailgate or
the rear window
*
> There is any movement inside the car: inte-
rior movement detector, see further below
> The car's inclination changes, for instance
if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal
the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away
> There is an interruption in the power supply
from the battery
The alarm will respond briefly as follows to indi-
cate unauthorised attempts to access the car:
> Acoustic alarm
> Activation
*
of the hazard warning system
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