Rear hatch
ꢀ Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Warning light
Opening the rear hatch
Closing the rear hatch
More information:
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Exterior views
Power locking system
Transporting
Emergency closing and opening
WARNING
Accidents and severe personal injuries can result if you unlock, open, or close the rear hatch
when someone is in the way.
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Only open or close the rear hatch if no one is in the way.
After closing the rear hatch, always make sure that it is properly closed and locked so that
it cannot open suddenly when the vehicle is moving. The closed rear hatch must be flush
with the surrounding auto body parts.
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Always keep the rear hatch closed while driving to help keep poisonous exhaust gas from
being drawn into the vehicle.
Never open the rear hatch when a luggage rack is installed and loaded. If, for example,
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there are bicycles on a carrier on the rear hatch, it is possible that the hatch may be difficult
to open. An open rear hatch may fall on its own because of the additional weight. The open
rear hatch must be supported or the weight must be removed from the luggage rack first.
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Close and lock the rear hatch and all doors when the vehicle is not in use. First, make sure
that no one is left inside the vehicle.
Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle, especially
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when the rear hatch is 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. Particularly in the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and
luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are
much higher than the outside temperatures. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can
cause unconsciousness and death, particularly to small children.
ꢀ Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the vehicle. They
may lock the vehicle with the vehicle key or the power locking button and lock themselves in.
NOTICE
Before opening or closing the rear hatch, make sure there is enough room to do so, as for
example when the vehicle has a trailer or is in a garage.
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