Opening/closing automatically fromoutside
Important safety notes
WARNING
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
To open the tailgate completely, a minimum clearance of 7.40 ft (2.25 m) above the ground is necessary.
Opening
You can open the tailgate automatically using the SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate.
► Press and hold the
button on the
SmartKey until the tailgate opens.
or
► When the tailgate is unlocked, pull the
handle and let it go again immediately.
Closing
WARNING
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around. To stop the closing
procedure, do one of the following:
• Press or pull the remote tailgate
opening/closing switch on the driver's door.
• Press the tailgate closing switch.
• Press the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing
switch.
• Pull outside handle on the
tailgate.
• When no SmartKey is inserted in the
starter
switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make
sure the vehicle's on-board electronics
have status 0): Press button on the
SmartKey.
You can close the tailgate automatically using the SmartKey, the closing button4 or the locking button.
Closing button and locking button (example:
vehicle with the EASY-PACK tailgate and KEYLESSGO)
► To close: press closing button 1 on the
tailgate.
or
► Press and hold the
button on the
SmartKey until the tailgate closes.
► To close and lock simultaneously:
Press locking button 2 on the tailgate.
The tailgate can only be opened and
closed with the SmartKey if there is no
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
If the tailgate touches an object while closing, the closing procedure is interrupted and the tailgate reopens.
If you leave a KEYLESS-GO key in the
cargo compartment, the tailgate will not
lock.
The tailgate is not closed unless a KEYLESS-GO key is detected.
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