X
Press button # on the key twice.
X
Press and hold button $ on the key for
approximately two seconds.
or
X
Pull the release handle in handle
recess : of the lower tailgate.
The upper tailgate is unlocked.
X
Swivel the upper tailgate upwards to
open.
Observe the information on loading the
vehicle (Y page 112).
For information on vehicle weights, see
“Vehicle specification” (Y page 215).
Opening the lower tailgate on the
coupé
G
WARNING
High outside temperature, stop-and-go
traffic, driving on long uphill grades, or
driving at high engine speed may increase
the temperature in the engine compart-
ment. Therefore the area around the air
slots in the rear apron may be hot. Let the
engine cool off before touching this area
to prevent burns.
X
Open the upper tailgate (Y page 54).
X
Pull either of the release levers : back-
wards.
The lower tailgate is unlocked.
X
Swivel the lower tailgate downwards to
open.
The lower tailgate is held in the hori-
zontal position by means of the two
retaining straps.
!
When folded down, the lower tailgate
can bear loads up to maximum of 220 lbs
(100 kg).
Observe the information on loading the
vehicle (Y page 112).
For information on vehicle weights, see
“Vehicle specification” (Y page 215).
Closing the tailgate(s) on the coupé
G
WARNING
To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing
the tailgate(s). Be especially careful when
small children are around.
X
Swivel the lower tailgate upwards to
close. Allow the two release levers to
engage audibly.
X
Swivel the upper tailgate downwards to
close.
G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
Opening and closing
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>> Controls.
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