Power tailgate*

The optional power tailgate can be opened/closed in several ways.

The power tailgate can be opened/closed using the P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button button on the lighting panel in the passenger compartment, the P5-1507 Remote key icon for trunk unlock/release/open/close on the remote key, by moving your foot under a sensor under the rear bumper* or manually.

 Warning

When operating the tailgate manually, do not use force to open or close it. This could result in injury.
P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate overveiw
Buttons in the lower edge of the tailgate
P5-1507 Unlock/open tailgate with button from inside (without fuel filler cap-button)
Button on the lighting panel in the passenger compartment

Opening the tailgate

The power tailgate can be opened electrically by:
  • Pressing and holding the P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button button on the lighting panel until the tailgate begins to open.
  • Pressing and holding the P5-1507 Remote key icon for trunk unlock/release/open/close button on the remote key until the tailgate begins to open.
  • Pressing lightly on the rubber-covered button under the tailgate's outside handle.
  • Moving your foot under a sensor under the rear bumper*.

Closing the tailgate

The tailgate can be closed by moving your foot under a sensor beneath the rear bumper*, by pressing the button on the lighting panel, with the remote key or by pressing the button on the lower edge of the tailgate*1

To close the tailgate2:
Press the P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button button on the lighting panel or on the P5-1507 Remote key icon for trunk unlock/release/open/close button on the remote key.
The tailgate will close automatically and audible signal will sound. This will not lock the tailgate.
P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate overveiw
Buttons on the lower edge of the tailgate
Press the P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close only button button1 on the lower edge of the tailgate.
The tailgate will close automatically but will not be locked.
Press the P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close and lock button button1 on the lower edge of the tailgate.
The tailgate will close automatically. The tailgate and doors will also be locked and the alarm will be armed.

If the remote key is not close enough to the tailgate, automatic locking/unlocking/opening/closing will not be possible. Three short audible signals will sound.

Interrupting opening/closing

This can be done in five ways:
  • Press the button on the lighting panel
  • Press the button on the remote key
  • Press either of the buttons on the lower edge of the tailgate
  • Press lightly on the rubber-covered button under the tailgate's outside handle
  • Move your foot under a sensor beneath the rear bumper*
The tailgate will stop moving

Programming the tailgate's maximum opening angle

The tailgate's maximum opening angle can be programmed, for example, if the tailgate has to be opened in a garage with a low ceiling.

Programming the opening angle:
Open the tailgate manually to the desired angle and press and hold the closing button on the tailgate's lower edge for at least 3 seconds. Release the tailgate.
Two audible signals will sound to indicate that the selected opening angle has been stored.
Erasing tailgate programming
Open the tailgate manually to its highest position and press and hold the closing button on the tailgate's lower edge for at least 3 seconds. Release the tailgate.
Two audible signals will sound to indicate that the programmed opening angle has been erased.

 Note

If the tailgate has been opened and closed continuously too long, the automatic function will be deactivated to avoid overloading the electrical system. The automatic function can be used again after approximately 2 minutes.

If the vehicle's battery has been discharged or disconnected, or if the tailgate has been open for more than 24 hours, the tailgate must be opened and closed once manually to reset the system.

Pinch protection

If the tailgate is obstructed when being opened/closed, a pinch protection mechanism is activated.

  • While opening: the tailgate will stop moving and an audible signal will sound.
  • While closing: the tailgate will stop and return to the currently programmed maximum opening position. An audible signal will sound.

 Warning

Pay attention to the risk of injury when opening/ closing the tailgate. Before opening/closing: Make sure that no one is in the path of the tailgate as an injury could occur.

Preloaded springs

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

 Warning

Never touch or attempt to access the preloaded springs for the power tailgate. Doing so could result in serious injury.

  1. * Option/accessory.
  2. 1 Models equipped with the optional Passive Entry system have a button to close the tailgate and a button to close and lock the tailgate.
  3. 2 See also the article "Foot movement tailgate opening/closing."