Operation Manual

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The opening dimensions of the tailgate
can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 368).
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the load-
ing guidelines (Y page 266).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo com-
partment. You could otherwise lock yourself
out.
The tailgate can be:
R
opened and closed manually from outside
R
opened/closed automatically from outside
R
opened/closed automatically from inside
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unlocked from inside with the mechanical
key
Tailgate obstruction detection with
reversing feature
On vehicles with tailgate remote closing fea-
ture, the tailgate is equipped with automatic
obstacle recognition with a reversing feature.
If a solid object blocks or restricts the tailgate
when automatically opening or closing, this
procedure is stopped. If the tailgate is stop-
ped during the closing process, the tailgate
automatically opens again slightly. The auto-
matic obstacle recognition with reversing
function is only an aid. It is not a substitute for
your attentiveness when opening and closing
the tailgate.
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WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
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to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R
over the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing
movement
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
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press the F button on the SmartKey, or
R
press the remote operating switch on the
driver’s door, or
R
press the closing button/STOP button on
the trunk lid or
R
pull on the trunk lid handle
Opening/closing from outside
Opening
X
Press the % button on the SmartKey.
X
Pull handle :.
X
Raise the tailgate.
Closing
X
Pull the tailgate down using handle :.
X
Allow the tailgate to drop into the lock.
X
If necessary, lock the vehicle with the &
button on the SmartKey.
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Cargo compartment
Opening and closing