Opening

You can open the tailgate automatically using the SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate.

Open or close the tailgate fully using the automatic function if you have stopped the tailgate in an intermediate position.

  • Press and hold the on the SmartKey until the tailgate opens. button on the SmartKey until the tailgate opens.

or

  • When the tailgate is unlocked, pull the handle and let it go again immediately.

You can also close the tailgate manually if it is fully opened.

closing the tailgate manually. If you have opened the tailgate automatically, you should wait a moment before closing the tailgate manually.

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