Automatic closing
The power tailgate can be closed by pressing
the 
button on the tailgate (see the
illustration)
or by pressing it down.
NOTE
If the tailgate is pressed down e.g., by the
weight of snow or strong wind, it will close
automatically.
WARNING
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.
See also:
Driving Dynamics: Chassis
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Grocery bag holder
Grocery bag holder under the floor of the cargo area
The grocery bag holder holds shopping bags
in place.
1. Open the hatch in the floor of the cargo
area.
2. Secure the shopping bags with th ...
Child safety locks
Child safety locks in the rear doors
Manual child safety locks – rear doors/
tailgate
The controls are located on the rear door jambs
and at the lower edge of the tailgate. Use a key
or small s ...