Problems with the electric sliding door
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
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Solutions
The electric sliding door
is locked in place.
Unfavorable operating conditions, e.g. frost, ice or heavy soiling, may
obstruct the sliding door.
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Press and hold the sliding door button until the sliding door has
opened or closed.
The sliding door moves with increased force. Observe that in such
circumstances, the blockage detection is less sensitive. To stop the
movement, release the sliding door button.
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Remove the cause of the blockage at the earliest opportunity.
Tailgate
Opening and closing the tailgate
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DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tail‐
gate is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion.
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Always switch off the engine before
opening the tailgate.
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Never drive with the tailgate open.
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NOTE Damage to the tailgate caused by
obstacles above the vehicle
The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards
when it is opened.
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Make sure that there is sufficient space
behind and above the tailgate.
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You will find details of the tailgate opening
dimensions under "Technical data"
(
/
page 232).
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To open: push button
1
on the handle and
raise the tailgate.
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To close: pull the tailgate firmly downwards
by loop
2
and close it from outside.
Opening the tailgate in an emergency
If the battery voltage is low or the voltage supply
is interrupted, the tailgate cannot be opened.
In an emergency, you can open the tailgate using
the release catch for service purposes.
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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.
Opening and closing
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