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Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around.
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Before the journey, secure objects, lug‐
gage or loads against slipping or tipping
over.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
To close the tailgate, the following options
are available:
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Pull the tailgate downwards with the handle
and let it drop into the lock.
Vehicles with an EASY-PACK tailgate
&
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate
Parts of the body could become trapped dur‐
ing automatic closing of the tailgate. More‐
over, people, e.g. children, may be standing
in the closing area or may enter the closing
area during the closing process.
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Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity
of the closing area during the closing
process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R
Press the p button on the SmartKey.
R
Press or pull the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
R
Press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
R
Pull the tailgate handle.
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Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: it is
also possible to stop the closing process by
making a kicking movement below the rear
bumper.
To close the tailgate, the following options
are available:
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Pull the tailgate downwards slightly. Release
it as soon as it begins to close.
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Switch on the power supply or the ignition.
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Press remote operating switch 1 for the
tailgate.
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