Opening the manual liftgate in emergency
To unlock and open the liftgate manually from inside the luggage compartment, perform the following procedure:
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Insert a long, flat object, such as a key into the opening at the bottom of the liftgate (1).
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Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow to unlock the liftgate.
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Push the liftgate to open.
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No one should be allowed to occupy the cargo area of the vehicle at any time. The cargo area is a very dangerous location in the event of a crash.
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Use the release lever for emergencies only. Use with extreme caution, especially while the vehicle is in motion.
Make sure there are no people or objects around the liftgate before opening or closing the liftgate. Wait until the liftgate is open fully and stopped before loading or unloading cargo from the vehicle.
Do not grasp the part supporting the liftgate (gas lifter), as this may cause serious injury.
