Fig. 31 Open tailgate: handle recesses for closing the tailgate
Closing the tailgate
Locking the tailgate
The vehicle will be locked again if you do not open one of the doors or the tailgate within a few seconds automatically after unlocking the car. This function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
The tailgate can only be locked when it is properly closed and engaged.
WARNING
Before closing the tailgate, check that the vehicle key is not in the luggage compartment.
Releasing and Disassembly Contact Housings, General Information
Note
Observe general notes for repairs on the vehicle electrical
system. Refer to
→ Chapter „Vehicle Electrical System, General Repair
Information“.
Always use the release tools intended for the ...
Wear Spots
A wear spot is a flat spot on the tread of the tires that
can be caused by extreme braking maneuvers on subsurface such as
asphalt.
At the same time a tire during the braking maneuver is
rubbed at selective points which ...
Flat Spots
What is a Flat Spot From Standing?
Terms like flat portion, flattening, are also used as a term
for flat spots from standing.
Flat spots from standing cause vibration, like an
incorrectly balanced wheel. It is important ...