Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
The tailgate consists of the upper and the lower
tailgate. The lower tailgate opens downward to
make loading the cargo area easier.
The following settings are available for the opera‐
tion of the tailgate:
▷ The opening height of the upper tailgate.
▷ With Comfort Access: Whether the vehicle
key opens only the upper tailgate or the up‐
per and lower tailgate at the same time.
▷ With Comfort Access: Whether the button in
the driver's door opens only the upper or the
upper and lower tailgate together.
▷ Determines if the doors will be unlocked
when the tailgate is opened with the vehicle
key.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
Warning
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
NOTICE
Foreign objects, such as sand or icing, between
the bumper and tailgate may cause damage
when operating the lower tailgate. There is a
risk of damage to property. If necessary, re‐
move foreign objects from the bumper and the
lower tailgate before operating the lower tail‐
gate.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heat conductors while driving.
There is a risk of damage to property. Cover
the edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the windows.
NOTICE
Manual operation of the tailgate in the wrong
sequence can damage the tailgate. There is a
risk of damage to property. Close the lower tail‐
gate first before closing the upper tailgate man‐
ually.
Upper tailgate
Opening
General information
It may not be possible to open the tailgate when
the vehicle is in valet parking mode.
When the trailer socket is occupied, the tailgate
cannot be opened with the vehicle key or with
the button in the car's interior.
The upper tailgate will be opened to the config‐
ured opening height.
Additional information:
Valet parking mode, refer to page 102.
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