73Keys, doors, bonnetInterruption of tailgate opening/closingprocedureTailgate opening/closing can beimmediately interrupted by briefly pressingbutton x in the driver’s door– or –Pressing button r on the remote control– or –Pressing the exterior button beneath thehandle– or –Pressing button F in the tailgate.The tailgate remains in this position for10 second and then slowly reopens.Safety functionThe tailgate has an obstruction detectionfacility. If the tailgate encountersresistance during the automatic closingmovement, the closing procedure isstopped immediately and the tailgate isslowly opened again.Vehicles with towing equipment 3: Whentowing a caravan or trailer, the tailgatecannot be operated using button r on theremote control or button x in the driver’sdoor.Fault in electrically operated tailgateIf the electronic drive should fail, thetailgate can be opended and closedmanually, although more force is requiredto close the tailgate.Opening the tailgate when the doors arelocked via the central locking systemIf the doors are locked via the centrallocking system, the tailgate can be openedby pressing the button r on the remotecontrol and pulling the catch beneath thehandle.Open boot lid,open tailgateFitting accessories to the boot lid ortailgate will increase its weight. If itbecomes too heavy, the boot lid or tailgatewill then not stay open.9 WarningDo not drive with the boot lid or tailgateopen or ajar, e.g. when transportingbulky objects, since toxic exhaust gascould penetrate the interior.Also, the number plate of the estatecannot be clearly read unless theluggage compartment is closed.
