Power tailgate*
The optional power tailgate can be opened/closed in several ways.
The power tailgate can be opened/closed using the 
button on the lighting panel in the passenger compartment, the 
on the remote key, by moving your foot under a sensor under the rear bumper* or manually.
When operating the tailgate manually, do not use force to open or close it. This could result in injury.Warning
Opening the tailgate
- Pressing and holding the button on the lighting panel until the tailgate begins to open.
- Pressing and holding the 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]
- Press the button on the lighting panel or on the button on the remote key.The tailgate will close automatically and audible signal will sound. This will not lock the tailgate.
- Press the
button[1] on the lower edge of the tailgate. The tailgate will close automatically but will not be locked.
- Press the
button[1] 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.
- 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.
- 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 maximum programmable opening position. An audible signal will sound.
Be sure that no one is near the tailgate when it is opened or closed automatically. The tailgate should never be obstructed in any way when it is operated.Warning