Unlocking the boot lid with the remote control key

It is possible to unlock just the boot lid using a button on the remote control key.
16w17 - SPA - Unlock/open tailgate with remote key button
Press the remote control key's P5-1646-x90-Remote key icon for trunk opening/closing button.

The boot lid is unlocked but remains closed.

The side doors are still locked and the alarm is armed*. The lock and alarm indicator on the instrument panel extinguishes in order to show that the entire car is not locked.

Lightly grasp the rubberised pressure plate beneath the boot lid handle to open the boot lid. If the boot lid is not opened within 2 minutes then it is relocked and the alarm is re-armed.

  1. * Option/accessory.