Automatic tailgate operation
Adjusting the opening height
You can set how far the tailgate should open.
Adjusting the opening height
When adjusting the opening height, ensure
that there is a clearance of at least
4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the
ceiling may not be high enough for the open tailgate
if the load situation changes.◄
1. "Settings"
2. "Tailgate"
3. Turn the controller until the desired opening
height is selected.
Opening
The tailgate opens fully.
► Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.
► 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 process is interrupted as well:
► 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
tailgate.
Closing
► Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.
The tailgate closes automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
With Comfort Access:
► Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of the tailgate.
The tailgate closes automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
► Press the button, arrow 2.
Tailgate closes automatically and the vehicle is locked.
► Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.
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 tailgate
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 tailgate is closed.◄
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, operate the unlocked tailgate manually with a slow and smooth motion.
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