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:
Message memory
The on-board computer saves certain display messages. You can call up the
display messages
in the message memory.
Press the or
button on the steering wheel to
select the Service menu.
If t ...
Preparing the vehicle
WARNING
The wheel and tire size of the emergency
spare wheel/spare wheel may differ to that of
the damaged wheel. When using an
emergency spare wheel/spare wheel the
handling characteristics ...
Calling up memory space info
Select Music Register by sliding
and
turning
the COMAND controller and
press to confirm.
Select Memory Information and press
to confirm.
The following is displayed:
• storage capaci ...
