12/29/2015
Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland
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At outside temperatures lower than around 0°C (+32°F), the opening mechanism cannot always lift the partially opened tailgate
automatically. The tailgate then has to be guided further up by hand.
Closing the tailgate
Fig. 35
Open tailgate: handle recesses for closing the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
→
Introduction
Closing the tailgate
Grip one of the recesses in the interior trim of the tailgate
→ Fig. 35
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Pull the tailgate down with some force until it engages in the lock.
Pull the tailgate to make sure that it is engaged securely.
Locking the tailgate
The vehicle will be locked again if you do not open one of the doors or the tailgate within a few seconds automatically after unlocking the car. This
function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
The tailgate can only be locked when it is properly closed and engaged.
The tailgate is also locked by the central locking system.
If the tailgate of a locked vehicle is unlocked using the
button in the vehicle key, it will lock again approximately 20 seconds after
it is closed. The anti-theft alarm is activated immediately after it is closed
→ Central locking system
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If the tailgate is closed but not locked, it will lock automatically once the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 9 km/h (6 mph).
Serious injuries can occur if the tailgate is unlocked or opened incorrectly or without due care and attention.
It may not always be apparent that the tailgate is unlocked, for example when a loaded luggage carrier is attached to it. If unlocked, the
tailgate may open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
