Closing and locking tailgate with button*

Updated 05/12/2022

The buttons on the tailgate's underside can close and lock the car automatically.

P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate overveiw — Location of the button/buttons on the underside of the tailgate.

Important

During manual tailgate operation, open or close it slowly. Do not use force to open/close it if there is resistance. The tailgate may be damaged and stop working correctly.

Closing1

Press the

P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close only button

button on the underside of the tailgate.

The tailgate closes automatically and remains unlocked.

Note

The button is active 24 hours after the hatch has been left open. Thereafter, it must be closed manually.
If the flap has been open for more than 30 minutes, it will close at a slow speed.

Closing and locking2

Press the

P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close and lock button

button on the underside of the tailgate.

The tailgate is closed automatically and the car is locked3.

Note

One of the car's keys must be within range for locking and unlocking to work.
When using keyless* locking or closing, three signals will sound if the key is not sufficiently close to the tailgate.

Cancel closing

Press the button on the instrument panel.
Press the key's button.
Press the closing button on the underside of the tailgate1.
Press the rubberised pressure plate beneath the outside handle.
Using a foot movement*.

The tailgate's movement is interrupted and stops. The tailgate can then be operated manually.

If the tailgate is stopped close to closed position, the next activation will open the tailgate.

Pinch protection

If something with sufficient resistance prevents the tailgate from opening or closing then the pinch protection is activated.

During opening - movement is interrupted, the tailgate stops and a long acoustic signal sounds.
During closing - movement is interrupted, the tailgate stops, a long acoustic signal sounds and the tailgate returns to the programmed max. position.

Warning

Watch out for the risk of crushing when opening and closing.

Check that there is nobody near the tailgate before starting to open or close it as a crush injury may have severe consequences.

Always operate the tailgate with caution.

Pre-tensioned springs

P5-1617- V90 - High pressure preloaded spring — The pre-tensioned springs for the power operated tailgate.

Warning

Do not open the pre-tensioned springs for the power operated tailgate. They are pre-tensioned with high pressure and can cause injury if opened.