Opening/closing from outside
Opening
X
Press the
%
button on the key.
X
Pull handle
:
.
X
Raise the tailgate.
Closing
X
Pull the tailgate down using handle
:
.
X
Let the tailgate drop into the lock.
X
Lock the vehicle if necessary with the
&
button on the key or with KEYLESS-GO.
Opening automatically from the out-
side
General notes
!
The boot lid swings upwards when opened.
Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient
clearance above the boot lid.
i
The opening dimensions of the boot lid can
be found under "Vehicle data" (
Y
page 358).
Opening automatically
You can open the boot lid automatically using
the key or the handle on the boot lid.
X
Press and hold the
F
button on the key
until the boot lid opens.
or
X
If the boot lid is unlocked, pull the boot lid
handle and release it again immediately.
HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The vehicle exhaust system can become very
hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you
could burn yourself by touching the exhaust
system. There is a risk of injury. Always
ensure that you only make a leg movement
within the detection range of sensors.
!
If the key is within the rear detection range
of KEYLESS-GO, the following situations, for
example, could lead to the unintentional
opening of the tailgate:
R
using a car wash
R
using a high-pressure cleaner
Make sure that the key is at least 3 m away
from the vehicle.
i
You can also deactivate KEYLESS-GO. Fur-
ther information on deactivating and activat-
ing KEYLESS-GO (
Y
page 80).
General notes
With KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE ACCESS,
you can open or close the tailgate or stop the
process without using your hands. This is useful
if you have your hands full. To do this, make a
kicking movement under the bumper with your
foot.
Observe the following points:
R
carry your KEYLESS-GO key with you. The key
must be in the KEYLESS-GO detection range
to the rear of the vehicle.
R
when making the kicking movement, make
sure that you are standing firmly on the
ground and that there is sufficient clearance
Boot
95
Opening
and
closi
ng
Z
