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:
Fuel filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel (see
the illustration on page 268) when the vehicle
is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door.
Please note that the fuel filler door will remain ...
Minor scratches on the surface
If the stone chip has not penetrated down to
the metal and an undamaged layer of paint
remains, the touch-up paint can be applied as
soon as the spot has been cleaned. ...
Turn signal indicator – trailer (certainmodels)
If you are towing a trailer, this
light
will flash simultaneously with the
turn signals on the trailer. If the
light does not flash when signaling,
neither the trailer's turn signals nor
the ve ...
