The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 339).
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 125).
X
Press and hold the remote operating switch
for tailgate : until the tailgate is com-
pletely closed.
Limiting the opening angle of the
tailgate
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 tailgate.
This could be useful, for example, if there is
insufficient space above the tailgate. It is pos-
sible 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 procedure 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 SmartKey
X
To store the position: press and hold the
closing button on the tailgate until you hear
a short tone.
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 on the
tailgate until two short tones sound.
Tailgate 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 339).
If the tailgate can no longer be unlocked:
R
using the SmartKey, or
R
using the remote operating switch on the
door control panel
Use the emergency release inside the tailgate.
You can reach the emergency release via the
cargo compartment.
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Cargo compartment
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