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Related information
Locking and unlocking from inside the vehicle (p. 257)
Opening and closing the power tailgate
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(p. 261)
Activating and deactivating child safety locks The child safety locks help prevent the rear doors from being able to be opened from theinside.
The child safety locks can be either manual or electric *.
Activating and deactivating manual
child safety locks
Manual child safety lock This is not the manual door lock.
–Use the detachable key blade in the remote key to turn the control.
The door cannot be opened from the inside.
The door can be opened from both the outside and the inside.
NOTE
The door's knob control only locks that specific door, not both rear doorssimultaneously.
There are no manual child safety lockson models equipped with electronicchild safety locks.
Activating and deactivating electric
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child safety locks
The electric child safety lock can be activated and deactivated in any ignition mode higherthan 0. The lock can be activated and deacti-
vated up to 2 minutes after the ignition isturned off if no door has been opened.
Button for electric activation and deactivation.
1. Turn on the ignition and select any ignition mode higher than 0.
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2602. Press the button on the driver's door con-
trol panel. >The message
Rear child lock
Activated will be shown in the instru-
ment panel and the indicator light will illuminate to show that the child safetylocks are activated.
When the electric child safety locks are acti-vated
the rear windows can only be openedusing the driver's door control panel
the rear doors cannot be opened from theinside.
To deactivate the child safety locks:
–Press the button on the driver's door con- trol panel. > The message
Rear child lock
Deactivated will be shown in the
instrument panel and the indicator light will go out to show that the child safetylocks are deactivated.
When the ignition is switched off, the currentsetting will be saved. If the child safety lockswere activated when the ignition wasswitched off, they will remain activated thenext time the ignition is started.
Symbol Message Meaning
Rear child lock Acti-
vatedThe child safety locks are acti-vated.
Rear child lock Deacti-
vatedThe child safety locks are deacti-vated.
Related information
Locking and unlocking from inside the vehicle (p. 257)
Detachable key blade (p. 249)
Automatic locking when driving
The doors and tailgate will automatically lock when the vehicle begins to move.
Related information
Locking and unlocking from inside the vehicle (p. 257)
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Opening and closing the power tailgate*
The tailgate can be opened and closed auto- matically with the power trunk release.
OpeningTo open the power tailgate, do one of the fol- lowing:
–Press and hold the button on the
remote key until the tailgate begins to open.
–Press and hold the button on the
dashboard until the tailgate begins to open.
–Press lightly on the tailgate's outside han- dle.
–Move your foot in a kicking motion * under
the rear bumper.
Closing
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the power tailgate, do one of the
following:
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–Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate to close.
> The tailgate will close automatically and remain unlocked.
NOTE
The button remains active 24 hours after the tailgate was opened. After thistime, the tailgate must be closed man-ually.
If the tailgate has been open for morethan 30 minutes, it will automaticallyclose slowly.
–Press and hold the button on the
remote key.
> The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal sounds – the tailgate will remain unlocked.
–Press and hold the button on the
dashboard.
> The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal sounds – the tailgate will remain unlocked.
–Move your foot in a kicking motion * under
the rear bumper.
> The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal sounds – the tailgate will remain unlocked.
Closing and locking
–Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate to close and simultaneously lock 13
both the tailgate and doors (all
doors must be closed in order to lock).
> The tailgate closes automatically – the tailgate and doors lock, and the alarm is armed.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range for locking and unlock-ing to be possible.
When the keyless locking or closing
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functions are used, three audible signals
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will sound if the key is not detected close enough to the tailgate.
CAUTION
When operating the tailgate manually, open and close it slowly. If you encounterresistance, do not use force. This couldlead to damage 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.The tailgate can then be opened or closedmanually. If the tailgate stops near the closed position, it will open the next time it is activated.
Pinch protectionIf anything obstructs the tailgate with enoughforce to prevent it from opening or closing,pinch protection will be activated.
When opening - the tailgate will stopmoving and an audible signal will sound.
When closing - the tailgate will stop, along audible signal will sound and the tail-gate will return to the programmed maxi-mum opening position.
WARNING
Be aware of the risk of injury when opening and closing. Before opening or closing, make sure that no one is near the tailgate's range ofmotion. Serious injury could occur. Always operate the tailgate with caution.
Preloaded springs
Preloaded springs for the power tailgate.
WARNING
Do not attempt to open or access the pre- loaded springs in the power tailgate struts.They are preloaded with high pressure andcan cause injury if opened.
Related information
Setting a maximum height for the power tailgate
* (p. 264)
Foot movement tailgate operation
*
(p. 264)
Remote key range (p. 242)
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Setting a maximum height for the power tailgate *
The tailgate can be set to stop opening at a certain height, for example if the tailgateneeds to be opened in a garage with a lowceiling.
Setting maximum opening height:
1. Open the tailgate to the desired opening height.
NOTE
It is not possible to program an opening position lower than half-open tailgate.
2.Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate and hold for at least 3 seconds.
> Two brief audio signals will sound to indicate that the position has been stored.
Resetting to maximum opening position:
–Move the tailgate manually to its highest possible position and press the
but-
ton on the tailgate for at least 3 seconds.
> Two audio signals will sound to indicate that the stored position has been erased. The tailgate can then beopened to its maximum position.
NOTE
If the system has been working contin- uously for a prolonged period of time, itwill be switched off to avoid overload.It can be used again after approxi-mately 2 minutes.
Related information
Opening and closing the power tailgate
*
(p. 261)
Foot movement tailgate operation *
To make it easier to operate the tailgate when your hands are full, it can be opened andclosed by moving your foot in a forward kick-ing motion under the rear bumper.
The sensor is located to the left of center under the rear bumper 14
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One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range behind the vehicle, approx.1 meter (3 feet), for opening and closing to bepossible. This applies even if the vehicle isunlocked in order to prevent the trunk lid frominadvertently opening e.g. at a car wash.
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Foot movement operation
Kicking motion within the sensor's activation area.
–Make one slow forward kicking motion
with your foot under the left section of the rear bumper. Take a step back. Do nottouch the bumper.
> A brief audible signal will be heard when opening or closing is activated - the tailgate will open/close.
If several opening attempts have been madewithout the remote key in range behind thevehicle, foot movement operation will not beavailable for a short period of time. Do not keep your foot under the vehicle in a kicking motion. This may prevent activation.
Interrupting opening or closing with a foot movement
–Make one slow forward kicking motion
while the tailgate is opening or closing to stop its movement.
The remote key does not need to be withinrange of the vehicle to interrupt opening orclosing of the tailgate. If the tailgate stops near the closed position, it will open the next time it is activated.
NOTE
There is a risk of reduced or lost function if there are large amounts of snow, ice, dirt,etc. on the rear bumper. Make sure to keepthe bumper clean.
NOTE
Please note that the system could be inad- vertently activated in a car wash or similarif the remote key is within range.
Vehicle with skid plate accessory *If the vehicle is equipped with skid plate, the sensor is located towards the left corner of thebumper.
To activate opening and closing using a foot movement on a vehicle with skid plate, make akicking motion from the side of the vehicle.One of the vehicle's remote keys must bewithin range (approx. 1 meter (3 feet)) foropening and closing to be possible.
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If the vehicle is equipped with skid plate *, the sensor is located towards the left corner of the bumper.
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Kicking motion within the sensor's activation area.
Related information
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 253)
Opening and closing the power tailgate
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(p. 261)
Remote key range (p. 242)
Private Locking The tailgate can be locked using the private locking function to prevent it from beingopened, e.g. when the vehicle is left at aworkshop or with a valet.
The function button for pri- vate locking is located in thecenter display's Functionview. Depending on the cur-rent status of the lock,
Private Locking Unlockedor Private Locking Lockedwill be displayed.
Related information
Activating and deactivating private locking (p. 266)
Activating and deactivating private locking
Private locking is activated using the function button in the center display and a PIN code.
NOTE
For the valet lock function to be activated the car must be in at least ignition mode I.
Two codes are used for private locking:
A security code, which is created the first time the function is used.
A PIN code, which is changed each timethe function is activated.
Entering security code before initial
use
The first time the function is used, a securitycode must be selected. This code can then beused to deactivate private locking if theselected PIN code has been forgotten or lost.The security code functions as a PUK (secur-ity) code for all PIN codes used for privatelocking. Save the security code in a safe place.