Never close the boot lid by pressing with your hand on the rear window. The rear window could shatter and cause
injuries.
NOTICE
Never use the opening mechanism to fix or hold a load. This could lead to damage that makes it impossible to close
the boot lid.
NOTICE
Never use the rear window wiper, the gas struts or the rear spoiler to attach or hold a load. This may result in
damage where the components are torn off.
Manually opening and closing the boot lid
Manually opening the boot lid
1. Press the button to unlock the whole vehicle.
Or: Press the
button to unlock the boot lid.
The doors remain locked.
2. Open the boot lid with the handle until it is held at the stop in a fixed position.
If the boot lid is not opened within the next few minutes after unlocking, it automatically locks again.
Closing the boot lid manually
1. Vehicles without power closing: Grab the loop on the boot lid. Pull the boot lid down with some force until it
engages in the lock →
.
2. Vehicles with power closing: Grab the loop on the boot lid. Pull the tailgate down with some force until the
power closing function closes it automatically →
3. Check that the boot lid is engaged securely.
.
4. The boot lid is also locked by the central locking system.
WARNING
Serious injuries can occur if the boot lid is opened or closed incorrectly or without due care and attention.
● When closing the boot lid, make sure that no-one has their hands in the direct path of the boot lid as it moves.
At outside temperatures of less than 0°C(+32°F), the gas-filled struts cannot always lift the opened boot lid
automatically. If necessary, guide the boot lid up by hand.
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