Operation Manual

Locks, doors, windows22
Tailgate
To unlock and open
Press button q on remote control
- or -
Press central locking switch m in driver’s
door.
The tailgate 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 open 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 rtment.
Close tailgate by pushing it down so it
latches sec urely. Ensure tailgate is fully
closed before driving .
To lock ta ilgate, 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 obstructions and that
there is adeq ua te cle arance w hen
opening the tailgate.
Do not drive with tailgate open or ajar,
e.g. when transporting bulky objects,
sinc e toxic exhaus t gases could
penetrate the vehicle interior.
If driving with tailgate open is necessary,
set fan to highest speed, open all air
vents, close windows and ensure air
rec irculation mode is off, to allow entry of
outside air.