Automatic tailgate operation
Opening
The trunk lid opens fully.
▷ Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid.
▷ Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second.
▷ Push the button in the driver's footwell.
Pressing the button again stops the motion.
The opening procedure is likewise interrupted:
▷ When starting the engine.
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.
▷ By pressing the button in the driver's footwell.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
trunk lid.
Closing
▷ Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid.
The trunk lid closes automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
With Comfort Access:
▷ Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of
the trunk lid.
The trunk lid closes automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
▷ Press the button, arrow 2.
The trunk lid closes automatically and the vehicle is locked.
▷ Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid.
Pressing again stops the motion.
The closing operation is interrupted:
▷ When starting the engine.
▷ The vehicle starts off with jerks.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote
control is locked inside the vehicle when the
trunk lid is closed.◀
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical fault, manually operate the unlocked trunk lid slowly and smoothly.
To close it completely, push the trunk lid down lightly.
It is closed automatically.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path is clear;
otherwise, injuries may result.◀
See also:
Washer fluid reservoir
Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the d ...
General information
Take the remote control with
you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the power windows and injure
themselves.
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Adding engine oil
Filler neck
When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach o ...