The actuator is located in the cargo compartment, on the left-hand side behind the rear wall trim.

► Open the rear door.
► Pull off edge protection 1 from the door pillar in the direction of arrow 2.
► Pull away rear panel trim 3 as far as necessary in the direction of arrow 4 until the electrical connections can be accessed.
► Disconnect the electrical connections.
► Remove rear panel trim 3 completely.

► Take lug wrench 5 out of the vehicle tool kit .
► Place lug wrench 5 onto the hexagonal nut of the actuator.
► To open: turn lug wrench 5 counterclockwise.
► To close: turn lug wrench 5 clockwise.


► Reconnect the electrical connections.
► Re-install rear panel trim 3.
When doing so, hook lugs 6 of rear panel trim 3 into vehicle side wall 7.
► Re-install edge protection 1.
► Close the rear door.
Important safety notes
Xenon bulbs
DANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get
an electric shock if you remove the cover of
the Xenon bulb and touch the electrical
contacts. There is a risk of fatal injury.
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ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
■ To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp 1 flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
■ To switch off using the SmartKey:
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Notes on towing a trailer
Important safety notes
WARNING
If you rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, the braking system can overheat. This
increases the stopping distance and can even
cause the braking system ...