Doors

Trunk

Tailgate

Opening

5-door saloon, Sports Tourer

After unlocking, pull the button under the tailgate trim and open the tailgate manually.

4-door saloon

Using the radio remote control, press the buttonuntil
the tailgate opens automatically.

Or pull the button under the tailgate trim after unlocking.

Central locking 23.

Closing

Use the inside handle.

Do not pull the button under the trim when closing, to avoid unlocking the tailgate again.

Central locking 23.

Power tailgate

Caution

Operate the power tailgate with care. Risk of injury, especially to children.

Watch the tailgate closely while it is moving. Make sure nothing can get trapped during operation and that no one is within the travel area.

The power tailgate is operated by:

• The radio remote control button ;


• The switchin the
  driver's door panel;
• The touch switch and the buttonin the tailgate.

On vehicles with automatic transmission, the tailgate can only be operated with the vehicle stationary, the parking brake applied and the automatic transmission in position P.

The rear lights flash and a warning tone sounds when the power tailgate is operated.

Note

Note: Operating the power tailgate does not activate the central locking.

To open the tailgate with the remote control, it is not necessary to unlock the vehicle. When operating with the touch switch or the switch in the driver's door, unlock the vehicle first. Lock the vehicle after closing.

Central locking 23.

Operation with the radio remote control

Press and hold the button
until the tailgate starts to open or close.

Operation with the driver's door switch

Press and hold the button
until the tailgate starts to open or close.

Operation with the tailgate switches

To open the tailgate, press and hold the touch switch under the tailgate trim until the tailgate starts to move.

To close the tailgate, press the buttonin the open tailgate until
it starts to move.

Stopping or reversing the movement

Pressing the button
oror the touch switch
while the tailgate is moving will stop the tailgate at its current position.

Pressing the button againor
will reverse the
direction of movement.

Operating modes

The power tailgate has three operating modes, which are selected with the switch in the driver's door. To change the mode, turn the switch:

• Normal mode: the power tailgate opens to its full height.
• Intermediate mode:
  the power tailgate opens to a reduced height that can be adjusted.
• Off mode: the tailgate can only be operated manually.

Adjusting the reduced opening height in intermediate mode

1. 1
   Turn the operating mode switch to or .
2. 2
   Open the power tailgate using one of the control switches.
3. 3
   Stop the movement at the desired height by pressing one of the control switches. If necessary, move the stopped tailgate manually to the desired position.
4. 4
   Press and hold the button inside the open tailgate for 3 seconds.

A warning tone confirms the new setting.

By turning the knurled wheel in the driver's door to the intermediate position, the power tailgate will stop
opening at the newly set position.

The tailgate can only be held open if a minimum height is reached (minimum opening angle of 30). It is not possible to program an opening height lower than this.

Protection function

If the power tailgate meets an obstacle while opening or closing, the direction of movement will automatically reverse briefly.

Multiple obstacles during one cycle will deactivate the function.

In this case, close or open the tailgate manually.

The power tailgate has anti-pinch sensors on the side edges.

If the sensors detect obstacles between the tailgate and the body,

the tailgate will open until it is activated or closed manually again.

The protection function is confirmed by a warning tone.

Remove all obstacles before resuming normal power operation.

If the vehicle is equipped with a factory-fitted towing device and a trailer is connected to the electrical system, the power tailgate can only be opened using the touch switch or closed with the buttonaccessible in the
open tailgate. Make sure no obstacles are present in the travel area.

General notes on tailgate operation

Caution

Do not drive with the tailgate open or partially open, for example when transporting bulky items, as toxic exhaust gases, which are invisible and odorless, could enter the vehicle. These can cause unconsciousness and are fatal.

Notice

Before opening the tailgate, check for overhead obstacles, such as a garage door, to avoid damaging the tailgate.

Always check the travel area above and behind the tailgate.

Note

Power tailgate: if the hydraulic struts of the open tailgate lose pressure, the rear lights will flash and a warning tone will sound.

The tailgate will remain open for a moment, then close slowly.

Contact a workshop.

Note

Operation of the power tailgate is disabled if the battery voltage is low. In this case, the tailgate can be operated manually.

Note

With the power tailgate disabled and all doors unlocked, the tailgate can be operated manually. In this case, closing the tailgate by hand requires considerably more force.

Note

Fitting certain heavy accessories to the tailgate may prevent it from staying open.