Automatic tailgate operation

Adjusting the opening height

You can set how far the tailgate should open.

When adjusting the opening height, ensure Adjusting the opening height
When adjusting the opening height, ensure that there is a clearance of at least 4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the ceiling may not be high enough for the open tailgate if the load situation changes.◄

1. "Settings"
2. "Tailgate"
3. Turn the controller until the desired opening height is selected.

Opening

The tailgate opens fully.

► Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.

► Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.

control for approx. 1 second. Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second.

footwell. Push the button in the driver's footwell.

Pressing the button again stops the motion.

The opening process is interrupted as well:

► When starting the engine.
► When the vehicle starts moving.
► By pressing the button in the driver's footwell.
► By pressing the button on the inside of the tailgate.

Closing

► Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.

► Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.

The tailgate closes automatically.

Pressing again stops the motion.

With Comfort Access:

With Comfort Access:

► Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of the tailgate.

The tailgate closes automatically.

Pressing again stops the motion.

► Press the button, arrow 2.

Tailgate closes automatically and the vehicle is locked.

► Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.

► Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.

Pressing again stops the motion.

The closing operation is interrupted:

► When starting the engine.
► The vehicle starts off with jerks.

Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◄

cargo area Do not place the remote control in the cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed.◄

Manual operation

In the event of an electrical malfunction, operate the unlocked tailgate manually with a slow and smooth motion.

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