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.

If the boot lid is not opened within 2 minutes then it is relocked and the alarm is re-armed.

Power operated boot lid*

Hold the remote control key P5-1646-x90-Remote key icon for trunk opening/closing button depressed (approx. 1.5 seconds).
The boot lid opens mechanically while the side doors remain locked and their alarm functions armed.
  1. * Option/accessory.