Automatic liftgate
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Automatic liftgate
I've noticed that the liftgate symbol turns on briefly after each close of the liftgate and sounds like it finally closes (or is engaging the lock?) when I put the car into drive or reverse and start to drive.
The symbol then turns off immediately after I start to drive off. It almost sounds like it is putting the last touches of a soft close as I put the car into motion. Is this the normal protocol for the rear liftgate or should I not be seeing any symbol at all when using the liftgate?
The symbol then turns off immediately after I start to drive off. It almost sounds like it is putting the last touches of a soft close as I put the car into motion. Is this the normal protocol for the rear liftgate or should I not be seeing any symbol at all when using the liftgate?
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I assume you mean by 'symbol' it shows in the dashboard. You will also notice that your interior dome lights are probably on and the interior liftgate switch is lit.
There are two actions to close the liftgate, one to lower it and one to latch it. The latch portion seems to fail to close the door sometimes - seems more prone in cold weather. Driving seems to give some backpressure that causes it to catch.
This is adjustable/fixible by the dealer.
There are two actions to close the liftgate, one to lower it and one to latch it. The latch portion seems to fail to close the door sometimes - seems more prone in cold weather. Driving seems to give some backpressure that causes it to catch.
This is adjustable/fixible by the dealer.
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I assume you mean by 'symbol' it shows in the dashboard. You will also notice that your interior dome lights are probably on and the interior liftgate switch is lit.
There are two actions to close the liftgate, one to lower it and one to latch it. The latch portion seems to fail to close the door sometimes - seems more prone in cold weather. Driving seems to give some backpressure that causes it to catch.
This is adjustable/fixible by the dealer.
There are two actions to close the liftgate, one to lower it and one to latch it. The latch portion seems to fail to close the door sometimes - seems more prone in cold weather. Driving seems to give some backpressure that causes it to catch.
This is adjustable/fixible by the dealer.
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Thanks Jim. I noticed an old thread on page 2 addressing various liftgate issues so I apologize to all for bringing this up again. I just wasn't sure if the dashboard liftgate light going on was a normal occurrance just before it completely latched. I'll have them take a look at the 3K mile mark.
I'll keep y'all posted.
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Originally Posted by dskmd
He recommended cracking the window open just a tad to release the pressure inside when closing the gate.
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I'm going down the dreaded path! Completely dead battery when I got home. All the threads about the liftgate draining the battery, no return calls from my SA. At least I got to try out the Tele Aid and they're sending out the tech to my house as I write. The guy says he sees this all the time and his theory is that when you close the liftgate, it pushes an awful lot of air into a tightly sealed car causing the delay or incomplete gate closure. This then leads to battery drain. He recommended cracking the window open just a tad to release the pressure inside when closing the gate.
I'll keep y'all posted.
I'll keep y'all posted.
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I tried to see if the liftgate closed like it should by keeping a window open and so far, it's one for one without giving me the open latch signal. Tomorrow may be a different story, but for now, I guess I'll still keep it
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I think my sales associate is avoiding me cause I must've sounded like a raving lunatic on his voicemail. Once their little survey from their higher ups was returned by me with all things listed as exceptional (as they beg at each dealership it seems), I think they could care less. It must be the last little weapon we hold before their little month end bonus - but that's probably for another discussion.
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I was impressed by the tele aid tech that came out in within 30 minutes of my call to take care of the issue. Then again, it really was only a jump start, but he had on rubber gloves and took care not to even leave finger prints on the hood. I fortunately didn't have to reset everything like the windows, the sunroof, warning lights, but he ran through all the maneuvers to reset these things before he left.
I tried to see if the liftgate closed like it should by keeping a window open and so far, it's one for one without giving me the open latch signal. Tomorrow may be a different story, but for now, I guess I'll still keep it![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
I think my sales associate is avoiding me cause I must've sounded like a raving lunatic on his voicemail. Once their little survey from their higher ups was returned by me with all things listed as exceptional (as they beg at each dealership it seems), I think they could care less. It must be the last little weapon we hold before their little month end bonus - but that's probably for another discussion.
I tried to see if the liftgate closed like it should by keeping a window open and so far, it's one for one without giving me the open latch signal. Tomorrow may be a different story, but for now, I guess I'll still keep it
![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
I think my sales associate is avoiding me cause I must've sounded like a raving lunatic on his voicemail. Once their little survey from their higher ups was returned by me with all things listed as exceptional (as they beg at each dealership it seems), I think they could care less. It must be the last little weapon we hold before their little month end bonus - but that's probably for another discussion.
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True. My SA called first thing this morning. He told me he was technically off yesterday even though he was there physically on his day off. What bugs me is that the receptionist never gave a straight answer and must be trained to say they are with another customer or off on a test drive. It would have been nice if she said it was his day off instead.
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Service advisor was supposed to fix this problem with my 450 as well. They said they did but I opened it up last night and tried to close it and it didn't close until I put the car in reverse.
I stated this to the Service advisor initially and he said that it wasn't normal. Will take it back again to have it checked
I stated this to the Service advisor initially and he said that it wasn't normal. Will take it back again to have it checked