Trunk lid
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
The trunk lid is unlocked and locked together with the doors.
In vehicles with Keyless Access, the trunk lid is unlocked automatically .
If the trunk lid is not closed properly, the vehicle icon appears in the instrument cluster display indicating the trunk lid is open. Stop! Open the trunk lid and then close it again.
The vehicle icon may still be displayed even after the ignition is switched off. The instrument cluster display goes out a short time after the vehicle has been locked.
WARNING
Accidents and severe personal injuries can result if you unlock, open, or close the trunk lid when someone is in the way.
- Only open or close the trunk lid if no one is in the way.
- Never close the trunk lid by pushing on the rear window with your hand. The rear window could break and cause injuries.
- After closing the trunk lid, always make sure that it is properly closed and locked so that it cannot open suddenly when the vehicle is moving. The closed trunk lid must be flush with the surrounding auto body parts.
- Always keep the trunk lid closed while driving to help keep poisonous exhaust gas from being drawn into the vehicle.
- Never open the trunk lid when a luggage rack is installed and loaded. If, for example, there are bicycles on a carrier on the trunk lid, it is possible that the trunk lid will be difficult to open. An open trunk lid may fall on its own because of the additional weight. If necessary, prop open the trunk lid. Remove the weight from the luggage rack first.
- Close and lock the trunk lid and all doors when the vehicle is not in use. First, make sure that no one is left inside the vehicle.
- Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle, especially when the trunk lid is open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the trunk lid shut, becoming trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly in the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particularly to small children.
- Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the vehicle. They may lock the vehicle with the vehicle key or the power locking switch and lock themselves in.
- Never let children play in or around the vehicle.
- Never let anyone ride in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
If the trunk lid is not closed properly, it may open suddenly when the vehicle is moving and cause severe injuries.
- Stop immediately in a safe place and close the trunk lid.
- Always make sure the trunk lid is securely latched after you close it.
NOTE
Before opening or closing the trunk lid, make sure there is enough room to do so, for example, when the vehicle is in a garage.
NOTE
Never use the gas-pressure strut to hold or clamp a load in place. This can damage the trunk lid and make it impossible to close.
NOTE
Never use the rear windshield wiper or the rear spoiler to fix a load in place. This can damage the trunk lid and cause the windshield wiper or spoiler to be torn off.
Opening and closing the trunk lid
Fig. 62 Opening the trunk lid from the outside.
Fig. 63 Open trunk lid: Recessed grips for closing the trunk lid.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
Always remove anything secured to a luggage rack mounted onto the trunk lid before opening the trunk lid .
Unlocking and opening the trunk lid
- If the vehicle is locked, press the
button on the remote control vehicle key to unlock the trunk lid.
- To open the trunk lid, press the top of the Volkswagen emblem with your thumb and move the top of the emblem down. Then grasp the bottom part of the emblem and pull upward to lift the trunk lid.
Closing the trunk lid
- Grasp one of the recessed grips in the trunk lid trim (arrows).
- Pull the trunk lid down and close it securely so that the latch engages.
- Check the trunk lid to make sure it is securely latched.
The trunk lid can be locked only when it is securely closed and latched.
A closed but unlocked trunk lid automatically locks when the vehicle is moving.
WARNING
Improper and unsupervised unlocking or opening of the trunk lid can cause severe injuries. Never open the trunk lid when someone is in the way.
- If a bicycle or luggage rack is installed on the trunk lid, it may be hard to see that the trunk lid is unlatched. An unlatched trunk lid may open suddenly when the vehicle is moving.
WARNING
Improper or unsupervised closing of the trunk lid can cause severe injuries. Never close the trunk lid when someone is in the way.
- Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle, especially with the trunk lid left open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the trunk lid shut, becoming trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold depending on the season. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness or death, particularly to small children.
- When closing the trunk lid, be careful to remove your hands out of the path of the trunk lid in time.
NOTE
Before opening or closing the trunk lid, make sure there is enough room to do so, for example, when the vehicle is in a garage.
If you unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key, but do not open either a door or the trunk lid within several seconds, the vehicle automatically locks again. This feature helps prevent you from leaving the vehicle unlocked unintentionally.
Opening the trunk lid from inside the luggage compartment
Fig. 64 Inside the luggage compartment: Cover for the trunk lid release.
Fig. 65 Inside the luggage compartment, behind the cover: Opening the trunk lid.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
The trunk lid can be opened manually if the vehicle battery is drained or if there is a fault in the locking system.
- If necessary, fold the rear seat backrest forward .
- Remove luggage to reach the trunk lid from the inside.
- Unlock the cover by turning the knob in the direction of the arrow . Pull the cover toward you to open.
- Unfold the key bit from the vehicle key fob .
- Insert the key bit into the slot in the trunk lid trim and press the release lever in the direction of the arrow to unlock the trunk lid. At the same time, push the trunk lid out until it opens.
Tips and troubleshooting
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
If all turn signals flash four times
To help prevent you from locking yourself out, vehicles with Keyless Access will not lock immediately in the following situation:
- When you press the lock button on the remote control vehicle key when a passenger door or the trunk lid is still open, and
- You leave the remote control vehicle key you just used inside the vehicle when you close all doors and the trunk lid.
The vehicle does not fully lock. All turn signals flash four times. Take the remote control vehicle key out of the vehicle and lock the vehicle again.
If the trunk lid is stiff
At temperatures below +32 °F (0 °C), the trunk lid may be difficult to open after you unlock it.
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