Tailgate emergency release (Wagon)
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from outside the vehicle, use the emergency release on inside of the tailgate.
On vehicles with a folding bench seat you can open the tailgate from inside the vehicle using the handle.
•► Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey
To open the tailgate completely, a minimum clearance of 6.36 ft (1.94 m) above the ground is necessary.
The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate.
•► Insert mechanical key 2 into opening in trim 1.
•► Turn mechanical key 2 90° clockwise.
•► Push mechanical key 2 in the direction of the arrow and open the tailgate.
See also:
Automatic locking feature
The vehicle locks automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels of the
vehicle are turning at a speed of more than
9 mph (15 km/h).
You could therefore be locked out when:
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Interchanging the wheels
WARNING
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires
are of the same dimension.
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size
tires (different tire dimensions front vs. rear),
tire rotation ...
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment
This is the combined weight of all standard
and optional equipment available for the
vehicle, regardless of whether it is actually
installed on the vehicle or not. ...