User's Manual

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Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data
Opening boot lid
– Press the
 button on the remote control key for at least
one second, or
– Pull the unlock switch
 on the driver's door ⇒ page 48,
fig. 42. This will unlock the boot lid, which will then open
slightly. Or:
– Press the release catch on the boot lid ⇒ fig. 43.
Closing boot lid
– Pull down the tailgate by the handle on the inside and let
it drop into the latch ⇒ .
WARNING
• After closing the boot lid, always check that the catch has
engaged properly. The boot lid could otherwise open suddenly
when the vehicle is moving - this could result in an accident.
• The boot lid must always be completely closed when the
vehicle is moving, otherwise toxic exhaust fumes can be drawn
into the interior.
Note
When the vehicle is locked, you can unlock the boot lid separately
by pressing the  button on the remote control key. The boot lid
will lock automatically when you close it again.
Manual release of the boot lid
The boot lid can be released manually from the inside.
– Prise off the cover (using the emergency key) ⇒ fig. 44.
– Press the sliding lever in the direction of the arrow to
unlock the boot lid.
Fig. 43 Release catch
on the boot lid
Fig. 44 Luggage
compartment: Access
to manual release
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