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Unlocking and locking
Tailgate
Opening and locking
The operation of the tailgate opening system is electric. It is
activated by using the handle on the tailgate
Fig. 51 Closing the tail-
gate
Opening the tailgate
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Pull on the release lever and lift the tailgate ⇒ fig. 50. The
keyhole should now be in a vertical position ⇒ fig. 51 A.
a
Closing the tailgate
Fig. 50 Tailgate: Opening
from the outside
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Grip the tailgate by the handle on the interior lining and close it,
using a light movement.
a
When the keyhole A⇒ fig. 51 is in a vertical position, the tailgate will open
and lock automatically using the central locking system. Also, the tailgate
may be opened and locked using a key.
b
When the keyhole is in a horizontal positionA⇒ fig. 51, if the tailgate is
closed it remains locked and can only be opened using the main key.
c
To open the tailgate the key must be turned all the wayA⇒ fig. 51, in the
direction of the arrow. In this position the key may not be removed from the
lock.