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Opening and closing
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The handle recesses on the interior trim of the
tailgate make it easier to pull down.
To close the tailgate, merely press it down gen-
tly. The closing process will then be carried out
automatically.
Sports Wagon: automatic tailgate
operation*
Adjusting opening height
You can adjust how far the tailgate is to open.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. "Tailgate"
4. Turn the controller until the desired open-
ing height is selected.
Opening tailgate
The tailgate opens automatically when you:
> Press the button on the outside of the tail-
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.
> Press button 1 or button 2
*
.
> Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
In some country-specific versions, the
tailgate can only be opened using the
remote control if the vehicle was unlocked first.
During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up.
Make sure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.<
Automatic luggage compartment roller
cover
When the tailgate or rear window are opened,
the luggage compartment roller cover is raised,
and when the tailgate and rear window are
closed, it is lowered.
Make sure that the closing area of the lug-
gage compartment roller cover is clear of
obstructions, otherwise the payload or the lug-
gage compartment roller cover may be dam-
aged.<
Details on the luggage compartment roller
cover are provided on page 117.
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