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–Move your foot in a kicking motion * under the
rear bumper.
Closing the power tailgate
To close the tailgate 15
, do one of the following:
–Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate to close.
> The tailgate will close automatically - the tailgate 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 tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal will sound - the tailgate will remain unlocked.
–Press and hold the button on the dash-
board.
> The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal will sound - the tailgate will remain unlocked.
–Move your foot in a kicking motion * under
the rear bumper.
> The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal will sound - the tailgate will remain unlocked.
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the power
tailgate
–Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate to close and simultaneously lock the tailgate and doors (all doors must beclosed in order to lock).
> The tailgate closes automatically - the tail-
gate and doors lock, and the alarm * is
activated.
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 tailgate manually, open and close it slowly. If you encounter resis-tance, do not use force. This could lead todamage and loss of function.
Interrupting opening or closingInterrupt opening or 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 ofthe tailgate.
• Press the rubberized pressure plate on theunderside of the tailgate's outer handle.
• Using a foot movement
*.
Tailgate movement is interrupted and stops. Thetrunk lid can then be opened or closed manually.
Pinch protectionIf anything obstructs the tailgate with enoughforce to prevent it from opening or closing, pinchprotection will be activated.
• When opening - the tailgate will stop movingand an audible signal will sound.
• When closing - the tailgate will stop, a longaudible signal will sound and the tailgate willreturn to the programmed maximum openingposition.
WARNING
Be aware of the risk of serious injury when operating the tailgate. Before opening/clos-ing, make sure that no one is in the path ofthe tailgate who could be injured by its move-ment. Always operate the tailgate with caution.
Preloaded springs
Preloaded springs for the power tailgate.
WARNING
Do not attempt to open or access the preloa- ded springs in the power tailgate struts. Theyare preloaded with high pressure and cancause injury if opened.
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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 tailgate 18
.
If the vehicle is equipped with both keyless lock- ing/unlocking * and power tailgate *, the button
on the lower edge of the tailgate 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 tailgate's rub- berized pressure plate 18
.
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 tailgate are 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).