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–Press and hold the button on the dash-
board until the tailgate begins to open.
–Press lightly on the trunk lid's outside handle.
–Move your foot in a kicking motion * under the
rear bumper.
Closing the power trunk lid
To close the trunk lid 18
, do one of the following:
–Press the button on the lower edge of
the trunk lid to close.
> The trunk lid will close automatically - the trunk lid will remain unlocked.
NOTE
The button remains active 24 hours after the tailgate was opened. After this time, the tail-gate must be closed manually.
–Press and hold the button on the
remote key.
> The trunk lid closes automatically and an audible signal sounds - the trunk lid will remain unlocked.
18Vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry *) have a button for closing and a button for closing and locking.
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–Press and hold the button on the dash-
board.
> The trunk lid closes automatically and an audible signal sounds - the trunk lid will remain unlocked.
–Move your foot in a kicking motion * under
the rear bumper.
> The trunk lid closes automatically and an audible signal sounds - the trunk lid will remain unlocked.
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the power trunk
lid
–Press the button on the lower edge of
the trunk lid to close and simultaneously lock both the trunk lid and doors (all doors mustbe closed in order to lock).
> The trunk lid closes automatically - the
trunk lid and doors lock, and the alarm * is
armed.
NOTE
• One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range for locking and unlocking tobe possible.
• When the keyless locking or closing
* func-
tions are used, three audible signals willsound if the key is not detected closeenough to the tailgate.
CAUTION
When operating the trunk lid manually, open and close it slowly. If you encounter resis-tance, do not use force. This could lead todamage and loss of function.
Interrupting closingInterrupt closing by doing one of the following: •
Press the button on the dashboard.
• Press the button on the remote key.
• Press the close button on the underside of the trunk lid.
• Press the rubberized pressure plate on theunderside of the tailgate's outer handle.
• Using a foot movement
*.
The trunk lid will stop closing and return to itsfully open position. The trunk lid can then beopened or closed manually.
Pinch protectionIf anything obstructs the tailgate with enoughforce to prevent it from closing, pinch protectionwill be activated.
• When closing - the trunk lid will stop andthen return to its fully open position. A longaudible signal will sound.
WARNING
Be aware of the risk of serious injury when operating the trunk lid. Before closing, makesure that no one is in the path of the tailgatewho could be injured by its movement. Always operate the trunk lid with caution.
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Arming and disarming the alarm
The alarm is armed when the vehicle is locked.
Arming the alarmLock and arm the vehicle by:
• pressing the lock button on the remote key
• touch the marked surface on the outside of the door handle or the rubberized pressure plate on the trunk lid 21
.
If the vehicle is equipped with both keyless lock- ing/unlocking * and power trunk lid, the button
on the lower edge of the trunk lid can also
be used to lock and arm the vehicle.
A red LED light on the dashboard will flash every other second when the vehicle is locked and the alarm isarmed.
Disarming the alarmUnlock and disarm the vehicle alarm by:
• pressing the unlock button on the remote key
•
grip a door handle or press the trunk lid's rubberized pressure plate 21
.
Disarming the alarm without a functioning
remote key
The vehicle can be unlocked and disarmed even if the remote key is not functioning, e.g. if thebattery is discharged.
1. Open the driver's door using the detachable
key blade.
> This will trigger the alarm.
Location of the backup key reader in the cup holder.
2. Place the remote key on the key symbol inthe backup reader in the tunnel console's cup holder. 3. Turn the start knob clockwise and release.
> The alarm will be disarmed.
Turning off a triggered alarm
–Press the unlock button on the remote key or put the ignition into mode I by turning the
start knob clockwise and then releasing it.
NOTE
• Remember that the alarm is armed when the vehicle is locked.
• The alarm will be triggered if any of thedoors is opened from the inside.
Automatically arming and disarming the alarm
Automatically arming the alarm helps prevent inadvertently leaving the vehicle without alarmprotection. If the vehicle is unlocked using the remote key (and the alarm is disarmed) but none of thedoors or trunk lid is opened within two minutes,the alarm will be automatically rearmed. The vehi-cle will also re-lock. On some markets, the alarm will be automatically armed following a slight delay after the driver'sdoor has been opened and closed without beinglocked.
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Only vehicles with keyless locking and unlocking * (Passive Entry).