Applies to: vehicles with automatic luggage compartment lid
Fig. 32 Luggage compartment lid: 1 closing button*, 2
lock button* (vehicles with convenience key*)
The luggage compartment lid can be opened and closed automatically > in General information.
Opening the luggage compartment lid
Closing the luggage compartment lid
The vehicle key must not be more than approximately 4 feet (1.5 m) away from the luggage compartment and it must not be inside the vehicle.
If you press the button, then the vehicle will lock.
Stopping automatic opening or closing
The automatic opening or closing of the luggage compartment lid will stop if:
If you press the button or the handle in the luggage compartment lid, fig. 30 again, the luggage compartment lid will open or close again.
Storing the luggage compartment lid opening position
Applies to: allroad
The position must be at a certain height or higher to store.
Manually opening and closing the luggage compartment lid
If the electric motor malfunctions or the vehicle battery charge level is low, the luggage compartment lid can be opened or closed by hand. Extra force will be needed to do this. Move the lid slowly to reduce the amount of force needed.
WARNING
Observe the safety precautions.
Opening and closing the luggage compartment lid with foot motion
Applies to: vehicles with sensor-controlled luggage compartment lid
Fig. 33 Vehicle rear: foot motion (example)
The luggage compartment lid can be opened and closed automatically 1).
Requirements: you must be carrying your convenience key* with you. The ignition must be switched off. You must be standing at the center behind the luggage compartment lid. Depending on vehicle equipment, it may also be possible to stand slightly off-center at the back of your vehicle.
Make sure you have firm footing. The luggage compartment lid will open or close 1) once the system detects the movement. The automatic opening or closing will be canceled if you repeat one of the movements described.
WARNING
Observe the safety precautions.
WARNING
Please note that when you have the convenience key with you, the sensor-controlled luggage compartment lid could open or close unexpectedly during activity near the rear of the vehicle. This increases the risk of an accident.
Note
Please note that when you have the convenience key with you, the sensor-controlled luggage compartment Lid could open or close unexpectedly during activity near the rear of the vehicle (for example, the lid could hit the ceiling in a garage).
Tips
The luggage compartment lid will only open or close 1) if you perform the movement as described. This prevents the luggage compartment lid from opening or closing due to similar movements 1), such as when you walk between the rear of the vehicle and your garage door. In some situations, the function may be limited or temporarily unavailable.
This may happen if:
1) The closing function applies to vehicles that also have automatic luggage compartment lid operation.