Opening the tailgate
DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tailgate is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion.
Always switch off the engine before opening the tailgate.
Never drive with the tailgate open.
NOTE Damage to the tailgate caused by obstacles above the vehicle
The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards when it is opened.
Make sure that there is sufficient space behind and above the tailgate.
You have the following options for opening the tailgate:
Pull the remote opening switch 
for the tailgate.
for the tailgate. Press and hold the 
button on the key.
button on the key. Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: make a kicking movement with your foot below the bumper More.
If the tailgate is unlocked, pull the tailgate handle and release it.
For a tailgate stopped in an intermediate position, pull it upwards and release it as soon as it starts to open.
The tailgate is equipped with an automatic obstruction detection function. If a solid object blocks or restricts the tailgate during automatic opening, this process is stopped. The automatic obstruction detection function is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attentiveness when you are opening the tailgate.