Automatic tailgate operation
Adjusting opening height
You can set how far the tailgate should open.
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.
Turn the controller until the desired opening height is selected.
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening.
The tailgate opens automatically to the adjusted opening height.
The tailgate opens automatically to the adjusted opening height
▷ Press the button on the outside of the tailgate
when the vehicle is unlocked.
▷ Press the button in the center
console.
▷ Press the button on the remote
control
for approx. 1 second and release.
The opening procedure is interrupted:
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.
▷ By pressing the button in the
center
console again.
▷ By pressing the button on the
remote
control for a longer period.
▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the
tailgate.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Closing
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate
is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Function requirement:
The lower tailgate is closed and must be locked
on both sides.
The lower tailgate is closed and must be locked on both sides
The tailgate closes automatically when the button on the inside of the tailgate is pressed.
To stop the closing process:
▷ Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.
▷ Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.
Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle into motion.
Manually opening or closing
In case of an electrical defect of the automatic tailgate operation function:
1. Manually release the tailgate
2. Open or close the tailgate slowly and without making sudden movements.
Do not use force to open or close
If the tailgate offers increased resistance,
do not forcefully open or close the tailgate; otherwise,
injury or damage may result.◀
See also:
Switching on/off
Press the button.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
The system can issue warnings at speeds above
approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
The state is stored for the remote contro ...
Releasing manually
Releasing manually
Press the button with the brake depressed.
The LED and indicator lamp go
out.
Indicator lamp in Canadian
models.
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote cont ...
Drive-off assistant
This system supports driving away on gradients.
The parking brake is not required.
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.
2. Release the foot brake and drive away without
delay.
After ...