Fig. 29
Opening rear hatch from the outside.
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Always remove any item(s) being transported on the rear hatch before opening it
⇒
.
Unlocking with the vehicle key
x
Briefly press the
q
button on the remote control vehicle key
⇒
fig. 28
to
unlock
the rear hatch.
x
Press and hold the
q
button on the remote control vehicle key to
unlatch
the rear hatch. Then
open the rear hatch using the Volkswagen emblem.
Opening with the Volkswagen emblem
x
Unlock the vehicle or rear hatch, or open a door.
x
Using your thumb, press the top of the Volkswagen emblem
⇒
fig. 29
and move the top of the
emblem down. Grasp the bottom part of the emblem and pull to lift the rear hatch.
WARNING
Improper or unsupervised unlocking or opening of the rear hatch can cause severe injuries.
Never open the rear hatch when someone is in the way.
x
If a bicycle or luggage rack is installed on the rear hatch, it may be hard to see that the
rear hatch is unlatched. An unlatched rear hatch may open suddenly when the vehicle is
moving.
At temperatures below +32 °F (0 °C), the rear hatch may be difficult to open after you unlock it.
