The rear tailgate can be opened via the button on the vehicle key, the button in the driver door panel, the soft-touch button in the luggage compartment lid handle recess or by means of a foot gesture (kicking movement). It features a programmable opening height as well. 

It can be closed via a button on the inside of the luggage compartment lid, the button in the driver door, the convenience key (long press) or by means of a foot gesture (kicking movement). It is also possible to close the luggage compartment lid and simultaneously lock the car via an additional button on the inside of the luggage compartment lid.