Opening and closing the power*-operated tailgate

Updated 03/19/2020

The car's tailgate can be opened and closed electrically.

Opening

Choose one of the following options to open the power operated tailgate:

Long press on the remote control key's P5-1646-x90-Remote key icon for trunk opening/closing button. Keep it depressed until the tailgate starts to open.

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

Long press on the instrument panel's P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button button. Keep it depressed until the tailgate starts to open.

P5-1507 Unlock/open tailgate with button from inside (with fuel filler cap button)

Light press on the tailgate handle.

16w17 - SPA - V90 - Tailgate pointing out handle

Foot movement* under the rear bumper.

Closing

Choose one of the following options to close1 the power operated tailgate:

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

P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate overveiw

The tailgate closes automatically – the tailgate 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.

Long press on the P5-1646-x90-Remote key icon for trunk opening/closing

button on the remote control key.

The tailgate closes automatically and acoustic signals sound – the tailgate remains unlocked.

Long press on the P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button

button on the instrument panel.

The tailgate closes automatically and acoustic signals sound – the tailgate remains unlocked.

Foot movement* under the rear bumper.

The tailgate closes automatically and acoustic signals sound – the tailgate remains unlocked.

Closing and locking1

Press the

P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close and lock button

button on the underside of the tailgate to close it and simultaneously lock the tailgate and doors (all doors must be closed for locking).

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

Note

One of the car's remote control 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 detected sufficiently close to the tailgate.

Important

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

Cancel opening or closing

Cancel opening or closing in one of the following ways:

Press the button on the instrument panel.
Press the remote control key's button.
Press the closing button on the underside of the tailgate.
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

Observe the risk of trapping when opening/closing. Before starting opening/closing, check that there is nobody near to the tailgate as trapping may have serious 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.