
Opening and Locking
25
Locking the tailgate
1.
Pull down the tailgate with the handle (
arrow
)
and allow it to fall into the lock.
2.
Briefly press button on the key once.
The vehicle is locked.
Information
On vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive,
the tailgate can no longer be opened when the car
key is out of range.
Powerlift tailgate
The tailgate has an electric drive mechanism
(powerlift and closing aid).
Opening and closing tailgate automatically
Exhaust gases can enter the passenger
compartment when the tailgate is open and render
the occupants unconscious if longterm exposure
occurs, resulting in an accident. In a stopped
vehicle, carbon monoxide can also lead to death.
f
Always keep the tailgate closed when the
engine is running.
f
Always keep the tailgate closed while driving.
Body parts could become trapped or crushed
between the closing tailgate and fixed parts of the
vehicle.
f
Do not leave children in the car unattended.
f
Open or close the tailgate only when the
vehicle is stationary.
f
Open or close the tailgate only when there are
no persons, animals or objects within its
movement range.
f
Always observe the opening and closing
operation so that movement can be stopped at
any time in the event of danger.
Risk of damage if the tailgate is automatically
opened or closed in an uncontrolled way!
f
Do not leave children in the car unattended.
f
Open or close the tailgate only when the
vehicle is stationary.
f
Make sure there is sufficient clearance behind
and above the vehicle (e.g. roof transport
systems, garage ceiling).
f
Remove rear rack systems before opening the
tailgate automatically.
f
Always observe the opening and closing
operation so that movement can be stopped at
any time in the event of danger.
For information on interrupting the opening and
closing operation:
f
Please see the chapter “INTERRUPTING THE
OPENING/CLOSING OPERATION IN THE
EVENT OF DANGER” on page 28.
Acoustic indication during opening/closing
of the tailgate
Opening and closing of the tailgate are indicated
by warning tones.
You can have the warning tones activated/
deactivated at your authorized Porsche dealer.
Exhaust Gas Inhalation
Uncontrolled Tailgate
Use
WARNING
h
WARNING
h
NOTICE