NOTICE
Before opening or closing the rear hatch, make sure there is enough room to do so, for exam-
ple, when the vehicle has a trailer or is in a garage.
NOTICE
Never use the gas strut to hold or clamp a load in place. This can damage the rear hatch and
make it impossible to close.
Warning light
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Lights up
Possible cause
Proper response
ꢀ Stop!
Icon appears
in the display
Rear hatch open or improperly closed. Open the rear hatch and then close it
again.
When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.
If the rear hatch is not closed properly, the vehicle icon appears in the instrument cluster display
showing an open rear hatch ⇒ fig. 11.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and options, the icon may still be displayed even after the
ignition is switched off as long as the key has not been taken out of the ignition. The icon in the in-
strument cluster display goes out about 15 seconds after the vehicle has been locked.
WARNING
If the rear hatch is not closed properly, it may open suddenly when the vehicle is moving and
cause severe injuries.
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Stop immediately and close the rear hatch.
Always make sure the rear hatch is securely latched after you close it.
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