Opening the tailgate from inside the vehicle (Wagon with a folding bench seat)

Inside of tailgate

Inside of tailgate

•► To unlock the tailgate: slide locking catch 2 to the right.
•► To open: pull the top of handle 1.
•► Swing the tailgate upwards.
•► To lock the tailgate: slide locking catch 2 to the left.

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