Opening and closing the power operated boot lid*

Function where the boot lid can be opened and closed at the touch of a button.

Opening

Choose one of the following options to open the power operated boot lid:

16w17 - SPA - Unlock/open tailgate with remote key button
Long press on the remote control key's P5-1646-x90-Remote key icon for trunk opening/closing button. Keep it depressed until the boot lid starts to open.
P5-1507 Unlock/open tailgate with button from inside (with fuel filler cap button)
Long press on the instrument panel's P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button button. Keep it depressed until the boot lid starts to open.
16w17 - SPA - S90 - Tailgate pointing out handle
Light press on the boot lid handle.
P5-15w19 - Tailgate Footmovement
Foot movement* under the rear bumper.

Closing

Choose one of the following options to close the power operated boot lid:

16w17-S90-Power operated tailgate
Press the P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close only button button on the underside of the boot lid to close1.
The boot lid closes automatically and remains unlocked.

 Note

  • The button is active 24 hours after the hatch has been left open. Thereafter, it must be closed manually.
  • If the flap has been open for more than 30 minutes, it will close at a slow speed.
Long press on the P5-1646-x90-Remote key icon for trunk opening/closing button on the remote control key.
The boot lid closes automatically and acoustic signals sound – the boot lid remains unlocked.
Long press on the P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button button on the instrument panel.
The boot lid closes automatically and acoustic signals sound – the boot lid remains unlocked.
Foot movement* under the rear bumper.
The boot lid closes automatically and acoustic signals sound – the boot lid remains unlocked.

Closing and locking

16w17-S90-Power operated tailgate
Press the P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close and lock button button on the underside of the boot lid to close it and simultaneously lock1 the boot lid and doors (all doors must be closed for locking).
The boot lid closes automatically – the boot lid and doors are locked, and the alarm* is armed.

 Note

  • One of the car's remote control keys must be within range for locking and unlocking to work.
  • When using keyless* locking or closing, three signals will sound if the key is not detected sufficiently close to the tailgate.

 Important

During manual boot lid operation, open or close it slowly. Do not use force to open/close it if there is resistance. It may be damaged and stop working correctly.

Cancel closing

Cancel closing in one of the following ways:

  • Press the button on the instrument panel.
  • Press the remote control key's button.
  • Press the closing button on the underside of the boot lid.
  • Press the rubberised pressure plate beneath the outside handle.
  • Using a foot movement*.

The movement of the boot lid is stopped, and it returns to fully open. The boot lid can then be operated manually.

Pinch protection

If something with sufficient resistance prevents the boot lid from closing then the pinch protection is activated.

  • The movement is stopped, the boot lid returns to fully open and a long signal sounds.

 Warning

Pay attention to the risk of crushing when closing.

Check that there is nobody near the boot lid before starting to close it as a crush injury may have severe consequences.

Always operate the boot lid with caution.

  1. * Option/accessory.
  2. 1 A car with keyless locking and unlocking* has one button for closing and one button for closing and locking.