Opening and closing the power*-operated tailgate
Opening
Choose one of the following options to open the power operated tailgate:
Long press on the remote control key's 
button. Keep it depressed until the tailgate starts to open.
Long press on the instrument panel's 
button. Keep it depressed until the tailgate starts to open.
Light press on the tailgate handle.
Foot movement* under the rear bumper.
Closing
Choose one of the following options to close1 the power operated tailgate:
Press the 
button on the underside of the tailgate to close.
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.
button on the remote control key. button on the instrument panel.Closing and locking1
button on the underside of the tailgate to close it and simultaneously lock the tailgate and doors (all doors must be closed for locking).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
Cancel opening or closing
- 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
