Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Closing the cargo area
Perform the foot movement for opening the
cargo area.
Malfunction
Warning
The hazard warning system flashes and an
acoustic signal sounds.
With manual operation of a blocked tailgate,
it can release itself unexpectedly from the
blocking. There is a risk of injury and risk
of property damage. Do not operate the tail-
gate manually if it is blocked. Have the vehi-
cle checked by an authorized service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Moving a foot again will stop the closing proc-
ess. The subsequent foot movement will open
the cargo area again.
System limits
The detection of the foot movement may be
limited due to the following external conditions:
In the event of an electrical malfunction in the
automatic tailgate, operate the unlocked tail-
gate slowly with a smooth motion by hand.
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Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.
Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.
Movement in range of the sensors may cause
the cargo area to open unintentionally, e.g.,
due to running water when cleaning the vehi-
cle or from heavy rainfall, or due to the mov-
ing brushes in a car wash. To prevent such
unintended opening of the cargo area in such
cases, keep the vehicle key at a sufficient dis-
tance from the rear of the vehicle.
To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly
only. Closing occurs automatically.
Key Card
Principle
The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked
and locked, as well as started.
Depending on vehicle equipment: Objects
mounted on a trailer hitch cannot be detected
if the trailer power socket is not plugged in.
General information
Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-
ment and national-market version.
Emergency cargo area release
A digital key that has already been paired with
the vehicle is installed on the Key Card. The
digital key must be activated via iDrive.
Before leaving the vehicle, deactivate the Key
Card or take the Key Card with you because
the active Key Card can be used to start the
vehicle. Always take the vehicle key with you to
a service appointment.
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The cargo area is unlocked.
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