Seat Leon 2005, Owner'S Manual, Page: 103 / 277

Opening and closing 102
WARNING
For those vehicles in which a separate sunblind is fitted in the passenger
compartment, the alarm will not function correctly due to interference with
the sensor.
Tailgate
Opening and locking
The operation of the tailgate opening system is electric. It is
activated by using the handle on the tailgate.
Opening the tailgate
– Pull on the release lever and lift the tailgate
⇒
fig. 67 . The tail-
gate will then open.
Closing the tailgate
– Grip the tailgate by one of the two handles on the interior lining
and close it, pushing lightly.
The system may or may not operate depending on the situation of the vehicle.
If the tailgate is locked then it cannot be opened, however if it is unlocked
then the opening system is operative and the boot may be opened.
To change the locked/unlocked status, operate the button or the key
of the remote control key.
A warning appears in the instrument panel if the tailgate is open or not prop-
erly closed*. An audible warning is also given if the tailgate is opened while
the vehicle is moving faster than 6 km/h*.
Fig. 67 Tailgate: Opening
from the outside
Fig. 68 Detail of the tail-
gate inner trim: recessed
handle for closing the tail-
gate
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