X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position
1
.
X
Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X
Make sure that the doors and the tailgate
are locked.
X
Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
i
If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed.
Cargo compartment
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
!
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
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Tailgate opening dimensions
(
Y
page 375).
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the
loading guidelines (
Y
page 274).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo
compartment. You could otherwise lock
yourself out.
Vehicles without the EASY-PACK
tailgate: the tailgate can be:
R
opened and closed manually from outside
R
unlocked from inside with the mechanical
key
For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate
you can:
R
open and close the tailgate manually from
outside
R
open and close the tailgate automatically
from outside
R
open and close the tailgate automatically
from inside
R
limit the opening angle of the tailgate
R
unlock the tailgate from inside with the
mechanical key
Tailgate reversing feature
The tailgate is equipped with an automatic
reversing feature. It reacts if a solid object
obstructs or restricts the tailgate during the
closing procedure. The tailgate opens again
automatically. The automatic reversing
feature is however only an aid and is not a
substitute for your attentiveness when
closing the cargo compartment.
G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R
to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R
over the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing
movement
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Cargo compartment
Opening
and
closing
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