Rear doors
Important safety notes
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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 covered. The vehicle is then difficult or
impossible to recognise for other road users,
in particular when it is dark or visibility is poor.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should ensure that in these or similar sit-
uations the vehicle is visible from the rear in
accordance with the relevant national regula-
tions, by using the warning triangle, 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 89).
Opening the left-hand rear door
X
Make sure that the right-hand rear door is
open and engaged.
X
Pull release handle
:
in the direction of the
arrow.
X
Swing the rear door to the side until it
engages.
The rear door can also be opened beyond 90
degrees (
Y
page 89).
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Rear doors
Opening and closing
