remote control if the vehicle was unlocked first.
During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up.
Make sure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.

Automatic roll-up cover

When the tailgate or rear window are opened,
the roll-up cover is raised, and when the tailgate
and rear window are closed, it is lowered.

Make sure that the closing area of the roll-
up cover is clear of obstructions, other-

wise the payload or the roll-up cover may be
damaged.

Details on the roll-up cover are provided on
page

128

Closing tailgate

Make sure that the closing path of the tail-
gate is clear, otherwise injuries may

result.

The tailgate closes automatically when the but-
ton on the inside of the tailgate is pressed.
To interrupt the opening or closing process:

Press the button on the inside of the tail-
gate.

Press the button on the outside of the tail-
gate.

Closing is not canceled when you put the
vehicle into motion.

Alarm system

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds:

When a door, the hood or the luggage com-
partment lid/tailgate or rear window are
opened

To movements in the vehicle: interior
motion sensor, refer to page

To changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone
attempts to steal the wheels or tow the
vehicle

To interruptions in battery voltage

Unauthorized operations are briefly signaled by
the alarm system:

with an acoustic alarm

by switching on

the hazard warning flashers

by flashing the high beams