Opening and closing the power trunk lid*

The trunk lid can be opened and closed automatically with the power trunk release.

Opening

To open the power trunk lid, do one of the following:

16w17 - SPA - Unlock/open tailgate with remote key button
Press and hold the P5-1646-x90-Remote key icon for trunk opening/closing button on the remote key until the trunk lid begins to open.
P5-1507 Unlock/open tailgate with button from inside (without fuel filler cap-button)
Press and hold the P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button button on the dashboard until the trunk lid begins to open.
16w17 - SPA - S90 - Tailgate pointing out handle
Press lightly on the trunk lid's outside handle.
P5-15w19 - Tailgate Footmovement
Move your foot in a kicking motion* under the rear bumper.

Closing

To close the power trunk lid, do one of the following:

16w17 - S90 - POT
Press the P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close only button button on the lower edge of the trunk lid to close1.
The trunk lid will close automatically and remain unlocked.

 Note

  • The button remains active 24 hours after the tailgate was opened. After this time, the tailgate must be closed manually.
  • If the tailgate has been open for more than 30 minutes, it will automatically close slowly.
Press and hold the P5-1646-x90-Remote key icon for trunk opening/closing button on the remote key.
The trunk lid closes automatically and an audible signal sounds - the trunk lid will remain unlocked.
Press and hold the P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button button on the dashboard.
The trunk lid closes automatically and an audible signal sounds - the trunk lid will remain unlocked.
Move your foot in a kicking motion* under the rear bumper.
The trunk lid closes automatically and an audible signal sounds - the trunk lid will remain unlocked.

Closing and locking

16w17 - S90 - POT
Press the P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close and lock button button on the lower edge of the trunk lid to close and simultaneously lock1 both the trunk lid and doors (all doors must be closed in order to lock).
The trunk lid closes automatically – the trunk lid and doors lock, and the alarm is armed.

 Note

  • One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range for locking and unlocking to be possible.
  • When the keyless locking or closing* functions are used, three audible signals will sound if the key is not detected close enough to the tailgate.

 Important

When operating the trunk lid manually, open and close it slowly. If you encounter resistance, do not use force. This could lead to damage and loss of function.

Interrupting closing

Interrupt closing by doing one of the following:

  • Press the button on the dashboard.
  • Press the button on the remote key.
  • Press the close button on the underside of the trunk lid.
  • Press the rubberized pressure plate on the underside of the tailgate's outer handle.
  • Using a foot movement*.

The trunk lid will stop closing and return to its fully open position. The trunk lid can then be opened or closed manually.

Pinch protection

If anything obstructs the tailgate with enough force to prevent it from closing, pinch protection will be activated.

  • The trunk lid will stop and then return to its fully open position. A long audible signal will sound.

 Warning

Be aware of the risk of serious injury when operating the trunk lid.

Before opening or closing, make sure that no one is near the trunk lid's range of motion. Serious injury could occur.

Always operate the trunk lid with caution.

  1. * Option/accessory.
  2. 1 Vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking* have a button for closing and a button for closing and locking.