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 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.
If you have opened the tailgate automatically, you should wait a moment before closing the tailgate manually.
See also:
Tires
WARNING
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake
the vehicle. You may
lose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause
exce ...
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Towing a vehicle with both axles on
the ground
When having your vehicle towed, observe the
important safety notes.
WARNING
The power assistance for the steering and the
brake force booster do not work when the
engine is not running. You w ...