- Fig. 1 Release catch on the boot lid
Opening boot lid
Press the button on the remote control key for at least one second, or
Press the release catch on the boot lid.
On vehicles with convenience key*
, you can press the release catch on the boot lid (you don't need to unlock it first). The boot lid will be unlocked if an authorised remote control key is detected near the vehicle.
Closing boot lid
Pull down the boot lid by the handle on the inside and let it drop into the latch WARNING!.
- After closing the boot lid, always check that the catch has engaged properly. The boot lid could otherwise open suddenly when the vehicle is moving – this could result in an accident.
- The boot lid must always be completely closed when the vehicle is moving; otherwise toxic exhaust fumes can be drawn into the interior.
Note
- When the vehicle is locked, you can unlock the boot lid separately by pressing the button on the remote control key. The boot lid will lock automatically when you close it again.
- The rear lights are built into the boot lid and disappear from view when it swings open. An extra tail light cluster is provided on each of the side posts as a safety feature for periods when the boot lid is open. If the rear lights, brake lights and/or turn signals are on, the corresponding lights in the extra tail light cluster will also be switched on while the boot lid is open WARNING!.