Opening/closing from the outside
Opening
► Press the button on the SmartKey.
► Pull handle 1.
► Raise the tailgate.
Closing
WARNING
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.
► Pull the tailgate down using recess
1.
► Push the tailgate closed from outside the
vehicle.
► If necessary, lock the vehicle with the
button on the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.
If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the cargo compartment, the tailgate will not lock.
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Pedals
WARNING
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals' range of movement.
Keep the driver's footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footw ...
Important safety notes
You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate. This is possible in the top
half of its opening range, up to approximately 8 in (20 cm) before the stop.
Limiting the opening angle can be useful if ...