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When securing the step for the first time,
you must pierce a film with the R-clips.
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Insert R-clips ; into the step as far as they
will go through the holes on both sides of the
housing.
The step is secured in its housing.
Rear doors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you open a rear door, you could:
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endanger other people or road users
R
be caught by oncoming traffic
This is particularly the case if you open the
rear door more than 90°. There is a risk of an
accident and injury.
Only open the rear doors when traffic condi-
tions permit. Always make sure that the rear
doors are properly locked.
G
WARNING
If you open the rear doors to 90° (detent posi-
tion), the rear lamps are no longer visible.
The vehicle is no longer sufficiently visible
from the rear and will only be recognized as an
obstacle at a late stage by other road users.
This could lead to an accident.
Therefore, in such a situation, ensure that the
vehicle is visible from the rear according to
the respective national regulations, e.g. with a
warning triangle.
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Make sure that there is sufficient clearance
when opening the rear doors. You could oth-
erwise damage the vehicle and objects in
close range of the rear doors.
You can lock the rear doors at an angle of 90°,
180° and 270°. Always make sure that the open
rear door is correctly engaged in the detent.
Opening/closing from the outside
Opening the right-hand rear door
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Pull handle :.
X
Swing the rear door to the side until it
engages.
Opening the left-hand rear door
X
Make sure that the right-hand rear door is
open and engaged.
X
Pull release handle : in the direction of the
arrow.
X
Swing the rear door to the side until it
engages.
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Rear doors
Opening and closing