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Automatic tailgate

Conditions of use

  • Immobilise the vehicle.
  • If there is any ice or snow preventing the tailgate from opening, this ice or snow must be removed to free the tailgate.
  • In the event that the battery is discharged or if it is replaced, the tailgate should be closed (manually if necessary) to restart the tailgate motor.

Opening/Closing

The opening or closing of the motorised tailgate is indicated by three sound signals.
WARNING
Ensure that nobody is close to the moving parts when opening/closing the tailgate.
Risk of injury.
Depending on the equipment, the tailgate locks and unlocks at the same time as the doors.
The following modes are available to manoeuvre the tailgate:
  • using the card as a remote control
  • using the controls on the bumper
  • using the dashboard control
Tip
To avoid damaging the tailgate system, do not manually force the tailgate to open or close while it is moving.
WARNING
As a safety precaution, the doors should only be opened/closed when the vehicle is stationary.
Risk of injury.

using the remote control card

With the engine off, press and hold the switch 1 on the card while near the luggage compartment.

Using the tailgate exterior opening control

Press the control 2.

Using the tailgate interior closing control

Press the control 3.

Using the dashboard control

To open the tailgate, press and hold the switch 4 until you hear the beep, then immediately release the switch.
Note: if the switch is not released quickly enough (within approximately one second) after the beep, the tailgate will not open. In this case, repeat the sequence.
To close the tailgate, press and hold the switch 4 until the tailgate closes completely. A beep sounds throughout the operation.
Note: if you let go of the switch 4 before the tailgate is completely closed, the closing operation is interrupted.

Stopping the tailgate manoeuvre

The automatic tailgate manoeuvre can be stopped at any time by a short press on one of the controls.
If the tailgate is stationary in the intermediate position, your next press will move the tailgate in the opposite direction to when you stopped it.

Manual mode

After stopping the tailgate, you can perform the manoeuvre manually if you wish.
You can switch to the automatic manoeuvre at any time by pressing one of the controls.

Obstacle detection

If the tailgate detects an obstacle during its manoeuvre then it will stop. It will then be released from the obstacle following a small movement in the opposite direction, before stopping completely.
Press a tailgate opening/closing control to resume the tailgate operation.
WARNING
The obstacle detection is an aid to opening and closing the tailgate, it does not in any way replace the user's care or responsibility.
Ensure that nobody is close to the moving parts when opening/closing the tailgate.
When opening/closing the tailgate, small objects may not be detected.
Ensure that no body parts (arms, hands, fingers etc.) are near the moving tailgate parts.
The detection is inactive at the end of the movement, before the tailgate is fully closed.
If the tailgate jams, stop the operation by pressing briefly on one of the controls.
Risk of serious injury.

Limiting the tailgate opening angle

You can adjust the maximum tailgate opening height It will always stop at the chosen position:
  • open the tailgate to an intermediate position;
  • manually adjust the tailgate to the chosen position;
  • press the motorised tailgate control 3 for more than three seconds to save the position.
Two beeps will sound to notify you that the position has been saved.

User precautions

  • Before opening/closing the tailgate, ensure that the surrounding space is sufficient to allow the tailgate to operate. If not, stop the tailgate movement.
  • Avoid multiple manual stops during the automatic tailgate movement (risk of damaging the tailgate system).

Operating faults

If you activate the automatic tailgate continuously for around a minute (sequence of opening and closing), it will stop in order to avoid overheating. The operation will return to normal after about a minute.
The automatic tailgate will not operate if the battery is on low charge. In this case, operate the automatic tailgate with the engine running.
Note: in very cold weather conditions, the automatic opening may not work if the tailgate seals are frozen.
WARNING
Driver's responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle
Never leave your vehicle with a child, an adult who is not self-sufficient or a pet inside or at the rear of the tailgate, even for a short while.
They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating equipment such as the electric windows, the automatic tailgate or by locking the doors.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
The attaching of any carrying device (bike rack, luggage box, etc.) resting on the luggage compartment lid is prohibited. To install a carrying device on your vehicle, contact an Approved Dealer.