The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Y page 383).
Opening and closing automatically
You can open the tailgate from the driver's
seat when the vehicle is stationary and
unlocked.
It is only possible to close the tailgate from
the driver's seat on vehicles with the EASY-
PACK tailgate.
X
To open: pull remote operating switch for
the tailgate : until the tailgate opens.
X
To close: turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2 in the ignition lock (
Y page 149).
X
Press and hold remote operating switch for
the tailgate : until the tailgate is com-
pletely closed.
Limiting the opening angle of the tail-
gate
General notes
!
Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise
be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle
outside.
You can limit the opening angle of the tail-
gate. This could be useful, for example, if
there is insufficient space above the tailgate.
It is possible to limit the tailgate in the top half
of its opening range.
To open the tailgate fully, pull the handle on
the outside of the tailgate again after it has
stopped automatically. This does not delete
the stored position.
Activating
X
To open the tailgate: pull the handle on
the tailgate.
X
To stop the opening process at the
desired position:
R
press the closing button in the tailgate, or
R
pull the handle on the outside of the tail-
gate again, or
R
press the tailgate button on the key.
X
To store the position: press and hold the
closing button in the tailgate until two short
tones sound.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate will now stop in the stored position
when opening.
Deactivating
X
Press and hold the closing button in the
tailgate until you hear a short tone.
Emergency release
General notes
!
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Y page 383).
If the tailgate can no longer be unlocked:
R
using the SmartKey, or
R
using the remote operating switch in the
door control panel:
Use the emergency release on the inside of
the tailgate.
Cargo compartment
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Opening and closing
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