Operation Manual

Lo cks, doors, windows22
Tailgate
To unlock and open
Press button q on remote control
- or -
Press central locking switch m in driv er’s
door.
The tailga te is unlocked together with the
doors and can be opened by operating the
button above the num ber plate and lifting
the tailgate.
With the engine running, the tailgate will
only unlock when the handbrake is applied
or automatic transmission 3 is in P.
If the tailgate is ope n when the ignition is
switched on, tailgate open control
indicator 1 illuminates in the instrum ent
cluster.
To close and l ock
There is a handle on the inside of the
tailgate for closing the luggage
compa rtm ent.
Close tailgate by pushing it down so it
latches sec urely. Ensure tailgate is fully
closed before driving .
To lock ta ilg ate, together with the doors:
Press button p on rem ote control
- or -
Press central locking switch m in driver’s
door.
If the ignition is switched on, the tailgate
open control indicator 1 extinguishes in
the instrument cluster.
9 Warning
Ensure there are no obstruc tions and that
th ere is adeq ua te cle arance w he n
opening the tailgate.
Do not drive with tailgate open or ajar,
e.g. when transporting bulky objects,
sinc e toxic exhaust gas es could
penetrate the vehicle interior.
If driving with tailgate op en is necessary,
set fan to highest speed, op en all air
vents, close windows and ensure air
rec irculation mode is off, to allow entry of
outside air.