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Unlocking and opening doors
1. Press button for central locking system.
2. Pull the respective door handle above the
armrest.
or
individually pull on the door handle of each door
twice to unlock and open.
Engaging locks
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Press button for central locking system.
or
> Press down the lock buttons of the doors.
To prevent you from being locked out, the
opened driver's door cannot be locked
using the lock button.
Because any persons or animals left unat-
tended in a parked vehicle could lock the
doors from the inside, you should always keep
the key with you; this precaution ensures that
you will remain able to unlock the vehicle from
the outside at all times.
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Tailgate
Opening from outside
Press the button in the handle strip. The tailgate
is unlocked and opens somewhat.
During opening, the tailgate pivots back
and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening. <
When the tailgate is open, the cargo area and
interior are lit up.
Manual unlocking
In the event of an electrical malfunction:
1. Fold up the floor cover in the cargo area.
2. Release the jack from the bracket.
3. Press the lever behind the cover to the side,
refer to arrow.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as you
close it.
Closing
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the
tailgate make it easier to pull down.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the travel
path of the tailgate is clear when it is
closed, as with all closing procedures. <