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Operation
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To open or close: kick with your foot into
sensor detection range : beneath the
bumper.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate is
opening or closing.
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If the tailgate does not open or close after
several attempts: wait at least ten seconds
then kick under the bumper once again.
If you hold your foot under the bumper for too
long, the tailgate does not open or close. Repeat
the leg movement more quickly if this occurs.
To stop the opening or closing procedure, you
have the following options:
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Kick with your foot into sensor detection
range : beneath the bumper.
R
Press the top of the star on the tailgate.
R
Press the closing button on the tailgate.
R
Press the F button on the SmartKey.
If the tailgate closing procedure has been stop-
ped:
R
Move your foot under the bumper again and
the tailgate will open.
If the tailgate opening procedure has been stop-
ped:
R
Kick with your foot under the bumper again
and the tailgate will close.
Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safety notes
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DANGER
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tail-
gate is open while the engine is running, espe-
cially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk
of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate
open.
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WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the tailgate. In addi-
tion, people may be standing in the closing
area or may enter the closing area, e.g. chil-
dren, during the closing procedure. There is a
risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Release the remote operating switch imme-
diately if somebody becomes trapped. To re-
open the tailgate pull on the remote operating
switch.
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS:
You can also stop the closing process by per-
forming a kicking movement under the rear
bumper.
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The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate is
opening or closing.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 363).
Opening and closing
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Cargo compartment
Opening and closing
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