At temperatures below +32 °F (0 °C), the rear hatch may be difficult to open after you unlock it.
Closing the rear hatch
Fig. 31 Opened rear hatch: Recessed grips for closing.
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Closing the rear hatch
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Grasp one of the recessed grips in the rear hatch trim ⇒ fig. 31 (arrows).
Pull the rear hatch down and close it securely so that the latch engages.
Check the rear hatch to make sure it is securely latched.
Locking the rear hatch
If you unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key, but do not open a door or the rear hatch within several
seconds, the vehicle is automatically locked again. This feature helps prevent you from leaving the
vehicle unlocked unintentionally.
It is only possible to lock the rear hatch when it is securely closed and latched.
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The power locking system also locks the rear hatch.
If the rear hatch of a locked vehicle is unlocked with the ꢀ button ⇒ fig. 29 on the remote control
vehicle key, it will lock within a few seconds after it is closed. The anti-theft alarm system, if equipped,
is activated after the vehicle is locked ⇒ Power locking system.
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A closed but unlocked rear hatch automatically locks at speeds above about 5 mph (10 km/h).
WARNING
Improper or unsupervised closing of the rear hatch can cause severe injuries. Never close
the rear hatch when someone is in the way.
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Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle, especially
with the rear hatch left open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the rear hatch shut,
becoming trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold
depending on the season. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause uncon-
sciousness or death, particularly to small children.
Make sure that the remote control vehicle key is not in the luggage compartment before closing
the rear hatch.
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