Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS →
Introduction
Closing the rear hatch
Grasp one of the recessed grips in the rear hatch trim → Fig. 34
(arrows).
Pull the rear hatch down and close it securely so that the latch
engages.
Check the rear hatch to make sure it is securely latched.
Locking the rear hatch
If you unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key, but do not open either
a door or the rear hatch within several seconds, the vehicle is
automatically locked again. This feature helps prevent you from
leaving the vehicle unlocked unintentionally.
It is only possible to lock the rear hatch when it is securely closed
and latched.
The power locking system also locks the rear hatch.
If the rear hatch of a locked vehicle is unlocked with the
button → Fig. 32 on the remote control vehicle key, it will lock
within several seconds after it is closed. The anti-theft alarm