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.
Pull the tailgate handle.
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: make a kicking movement with your foot below the bumper More.
Vehicles with an EASY-PACK tailgate
Pull remote operating switch 
for the tailgate.
for the tailgate. Press and hold the 
button on the key.
button on the key. If the tailgate is unlocked, pull the tailgate handle and release it again immediately.
If the tailgate is stopped in an intermediate position, pull it upwards. Release it as soon as it begins to open.
If an obstacle obstructs the tailgate during the automatic opening process, blockage detection will stop the tailgate. The automatic blockage detection function is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attentiveness.