Opening and closing the power tailgate*

Updated 2020-03-19

The tailgate can be opened and closed automatically with the optional power tailgate.

Opening

To open the power tailgate, do one of the following:

Press and hold the P5-1646-x90-Remote key icon for trunk opening/closing button on the remote key until the tailgate begins to open.

16w17 - SPA - Unlock/open tailgate with remote key button

Press and hold the P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button button on the dashboard until the tailgate begins to open.

P5-1507 Unlock/open tailgate with button from inside (without fuel filler cap-button)

Press lightly on the tailgate's outside handle.

Move your foot in a kicking motion* under the rear bumper.

Closing

To close1 the power tailgate, do one of the following:

Press the P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close only button button on the lower edge of the tailgate to close.

P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate overveiw

The tailgate will close automatically – the tailgate will remain unlocked.

Note

The button remains active 24 hours after the tailgate was opened. After this time, the tailgate must be closed manually.
If the tailgate has been open for more than 30 minutes, it will automatically close slowly.

Press and hold the P5-1646-x90-Remote key icon for trunk opening/closing

button on the remote key.

The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal sounds – the tailgate will remain unlocked.

Press and hold the P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button

button on the dashboard.

The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal sounds – the tailgate will remain unlocked.

Move your foot in a kicking motion* under the rear bumper.

The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal sounds – the tailgate will remain unlocked.

Closing and locking1

Press the

P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close and lock button

button on the lower edge of the tailgate to close and simultaneously lock both the tailgate and doors (all doors must be closed in order to lock).

The tailgate closes automatically – the tailgate and doors lock, and the alarm* is armed.

Note

One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range for locking and unlocking to be possible.
When the keyless locking or closing* functions are used, three audible signals will sound if the key is not detected close enough to the tailgate.

Important

When operating the tailgate manually, open and close it slowly. If you encounter resistance, do not use force. This could lead to damage and loss of function.

Interrupting opening or closing

Interrupt opening or closing by doing one of the following:

Press the button on the dashboard.
Press the button on the remote key.
Press the close button on the underside of the tailgate.
Press the rubberized pressure plate on the underside of the tailgate's outer handle.
Using a foot movement*.

Tailgate movement is interrupted and stops. The tailgate can then be opened or closed manually.

If the tailgate stops near the closed position, it will open the next time it is activated.

Pinch protection

If anything obstructs the tailgate with enough force to prevent it from opening or closing, pinch protection will be activated.

When opening - the tailgate will stop moving and an audible signal will sound.
When closing - the tailgate will stop, a long audible signal will sound and the tailgate will return to the programmed maximum opening position.

Warning

Be aware of the risk of serious injury when operating the tailgate. Before opening/closing, make sure that no one is in the path of the tailgate who could be injured by its movement.

Always operate the tailgate with caution.

Preloaded springs

P5-1617- V90 - High pressure preloaded spring — Preloaded springs for the power tailgate.

Warning

Do not attempt to open or access the preloaded springs in the power tailgate struts. They are preloaded with high pressure and can cause injury if opened.