Opening
#
Press the
q
button on the key.
or
#
Press button
1
on the handle on the rear
window.
Closing
#
Swing the rear window down and push it
closed.
Programming the key button for the tailgate
or rear window
Requirements:
R
The tailgate and the rear window are closed.
R
The ignition is switched on.
If your vehicle is equipped with an EASY-PACK
tailgate, you can program the
q
button on the
key either to open/close the tailgate or to open
the rear window.
#
Press the buttons in the handle of the tailgate
and in the handle of the rear window simulta‐
neously for approximately five seconds.
After successfully changing the function, the
vehicle turn signal lamps flash once.
#
Check the function of the
q
button on the
key.
Rear-end doors
Opening and closing the rear-end doors from
outside
&
DANGER Risk of poisoning from exhaust
gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases, such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tail‐
gate or the rear-end door is open when the
engine is running, especially if the vehicle is
in motion.
#
Always switch off the engine before
opening the tailgate or the rear-end
door.
#
Never drive the vehicle when the tail‐
gate or rear-end door is open.
&
WARNING Risk of injury due to the rear-
end door swinging open
When you open a rear-end door, the following
can occur:
R
You or another person can be injured.
R
A person may be struck by oncoming traf‐
fic.
This is particularly the case if you open the
rear-end door more than 90° or if it opens in
an uncontrolled manner.
Even rear-end doors which are properly
closed can swing open when the vehicle
parked is on an incline or it is windy.
#
Only open a rear-end door when the
traffic conditions and surroundings per‐
mit.
#
Always make sure that the rear-end
doors are properly closed.
&
WARNING Risk of accident due to con‐
cealed lighting systems
If you open the rear-end doors by 90°, the
rear lighting installations will be concealed.
Other road users will then not be able to see
the vehicle, or will see it only with difficulty.
Therefore, in these or similar situations, safe‐
guard the vehicle in accordance with national
regulations, e.g. with a warning triangle.
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