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:
General information
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light ...
Emergency towing
See page 265 for more information. ...
Manual locking
In certain situations (e.g., if there is no electrical current in the vehicle),
the doors can be locked manually.
The detachable key blade (see page 59) can be used in the lock cylinder in the
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