Automatic closing and opening

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Activating one of the tailgate pushbuttons automatically opens or closes the tailgate. This does not include the tailgate pushbutton in the center console control panel. This can only be used for automatic opening.

After release by the CAS, the junction box electronics unlock the tailgate. First of all, the drive of the Automatic Soft Close system is activated to relax the tailgate. Then the tailgate lock is activated.

The tailgate contact switch switches from closed to opened and the spindle drives are activated for opening.

The tailgate is opened fully or up to the set opening angle. If one of the blocking conditions (see BLOCKING CONDITIONS ) is met during the luggage compartment movement, this stops the luggage compartment movement.

Briefly pressing the tailgate button during opening stops the opening.

The function "soft start" or "soft stop" is integrated in the HKL. This means that, shortly before it reaches the end stops, the tailgate is moved gently into the end stops in that the closing or opening speed is lowered. (Exception: no soft stop on closing). This is achieved by changing the pulse width of the activation voltage.

In vehicles with Comfort Access, the tailgate can also be opened when the vehicle is locked. Pressing the outside tailgate pushbutton opens the tailgate automatically. All this requires is that an ID transmitter that matches the vehicle is in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle rear end.

Automatic luggage compartment lid actuation cannot be activated while the vehicle is being driven, only when the vehicle is at a standstill.

As soon as it is partially opened, the tailgate can be moved by hand towards "OPEN" or "CLOSED".