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:
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: make a kicking movement with your foot below the bumper More.
Press the remote operating switch for the tailgate 
.
. Press the 
button on the key.
button on the key. The tailgate will open slightly.