Consult a qualified specialist workshop which
has the necessary specialist knowledge and
tools to carry out the work required.
In an emergency, you can open the tailgate
using the release catch for service purposes.
X
Pry off the cover on the lower part of the tail-
gate with a suitable tool, e.g. the screwdriver
from the vehicle tool kit.
X
Insert the screwdriver into the opening and
move the release lever until the tailgate
unlocks and opens.
X
Swing the tailgate upwards.
Rear doors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the rear
door is open when the engine is running, par-
ticularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger compart-
ment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the rear
door. Never drive with the rear door open.
G
WARNING
If you open a rear door, you could:
R
endanger other people or road users
R
be caught by oncoming traffic
This is particularly the case if you open the
rear door more than 90°. There is a risk of an
accident and injury.
Only open the rear doors when traffic condi-
tions permit. Always make sure that the rear
doors are properly locked.
G
WARNING
If you open the rear doors 90°, the rear lights
are no longer visible. The vehicle will then be
difficult for other road users to see or will not
be seen by them at all, particularly if it is dark
or visibility is poor. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
You should therefore ensure in this and simi-
lar situations that the vehicle is visible from
the rear in accordance with the relevant
national regulations, by using the warning tri-
angle, for instance.
!
Make sure that there is sufficient clearance
when opening the rear doors. You could oth-
erwise damage the vehicle and objects in
close range of the rear doors.
You can lock the rear doors at an angle of
approx. 90° and, if necessary, 180° or 270°.
Always make sure that the open rear door is
correctly engaged in the detent.
Opening and closing from the outside
Opening the right-hand rear door
X
Pull handle
:
.
X
Swing the rear door to the side until it
engages.
The rear door can also be opened beyond 90
degrees (
Y
page 80).
Opening the left-hand rear door
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Op
ening
and
closing
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