Opening the tailgate manually


Opening the tailgate manually
The tailgate is held closed by an electronic locking mechanism. To open:
1. Press lightly on the rubberized plate under the handle to release the lock.
2. Lift the handle to open the tailgate.
CAUTION • When pressing the rubberized plate, only light pressure is necessary to release the tailgate's electronic locking mechanism.
• When opening the tailgate, pull it up using the handle. Too much pressure on the rubberized plate can damage its electrical connections.
See also:
Shiftlock
When your vehicle is parked, the gear selector
is locked in the P (Park) position. To release the
selector from this position, turn the ignition key
to position II (or start the engine), depress th ...
Standby mode (temporary deactivation)
Press to temporarily deactivate
cruise control
(put it in standby mode). The set speed, for
example 55 mph, is then shown in parentheses.
The previously set speed and time interval are
resum ...
Driving after a collision
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision,
the text Safety mode See manual may
appear in the information display. This indicates
that the vehicle's functionality has been
reduced.
NOTE
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