Closing and locking tailgate with button*
The buttons on the tailgate's underside can close and lock the car automatically.
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.Important
Closing[1]
- Press the
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.
Locking[2]
- Press the
button on the underside of the tailgate. - Close the tailgate manually.The tailgate and the doors are locked[3].
Closing and locking[4]
- Press the
button on the underside of the tailgate.The tailgate is closed automatically and the car is locked[3].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 tailgate[1].
- Press the rubberised pressure plate on the tailgate handle.
- Using a foot movement*.
The tailgate's movement is interrupted and stops. With a further press on the rubberised pressure plate on the tailgate handle, the tailgate will open. If any of the other options are used, it will instead continue to close. The tailgate can also be operated manually.
If the tailgate is stopped close to closed position, the next activation will open the tailgate.
Pinch protection
If something is preventing the tailgate from opening or closing, 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 preprogrammed max. position.
If the car is moving when the pinch protection is activated, the tailgate stops where it is and the driver is informed by a message on the driver display.
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
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.Warning