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Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the tailgate
If you are unable to unlock the tailgate with
the key, you can use the emergency re-
lease on the inside of the tailgate to unlock
it.
1 Release lever
2 Cover
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Remove cover 2 from the trim on the
tailgate.
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Push release lever 1 all the way to the
right.
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Open the tailgate.
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical
key as follows:
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Close the passenger doors and the tail-
gate.
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Press the central locking switch in the
cockpit (
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Check to see whether the locking
knobs on the passenger doors are still
visible. If necessary push them down
manually.
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Lock the driver’s door with the me-
chanical key.
!
The tailgate swings open upwards. Al-
ways make sure that there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
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