Activating

  • To open the tailgate: pull the handle on the tailgate.
  • To stop the opening procedure at the desired position: press the closing button () in the tailgate or pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate again.
  • To store the position: press and hold the closing button in the tailgate until you hear a short tone.

The opening angle limiter is activated. The tailgate will now stop in the stored position when opening.

after it has stopped automatically. This does not delete the stored position. If you wish to open the tailgate fully, pull the handle of the tailgate again after it has stopped automatically. This does not delete the stored position.

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