Opening and closing the power trunk lid*

The trunk lid can be opened and closed automatically with the optional power trunk release.

Opening the power trunk lid

To open the trunk lid, do one of the following:

Press and hold the P5-1646-x90-Remote key icon for trunk opening/closing button on the remote key until the tailgate begins to open.

16w17 - SPA - Unlock/open tailgate with remote key button

Press and hold the P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button button on the dashboard until the tailgate begins to open.

P5-1507 Unlock/open tailgate with button from inside (with fuel filler cap button)

Press lightly on the trunk lid's outside handle.

16w17 - SPA - S90 - Tailgate pointing out handle

Move your foot in a kicking motion* under the rear bumper.

P5-15w19 - Tailgate Footmovement

Closing the power trunk lid

To close the trunk lid1, do one of the following:

Press the P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close only button button on the lower edge of the trunk lid to close.

16w17 - S90 - POT
The trunk lid will close automatically - the trunk lid will remain unlocked.

 Note

The button remains active 24 hours after the tailgate was opened. After this time, the tailgate must be closed manually.
Press and hold the P5-1646-x90-Remote key icon for trunk opening/closing button on the remote key.
The trunk lid closes automatically and an audible signal sounds - the trunk lid will remain unlocked.
Press and hold the P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button button on the dashboard.
The trunk lid closes automatically and an audible signal sounds - the trunk lid will remain unlocked.
Move your foot in a kicking motion* under the rear bumper.
The trunk lid closes automatically and an audible signal sounds - the trunk lid will remain unlocked.

Closing and locking1 the power trunk lid

Press the P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close and lock button button on the lower edge of the trunk lid to close and simultaneously lock both the trunk lid and doors (all doors must be closed in order to lock).
The trunk lid closes automatically - the trunk lid and doors lock, and the alarm* is armed.

 Note

  • One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range for locking and unlocking to be possible.
  • When the keyless locking or closing* functions are used, three audible signals will sound if the key is not detected close enough to the tailgate.

 Important

When operating the trunk lid manually, open and close it slowly. If you encounter resistance, do not use force. This could lead to damage and loss of function.

Interrupting closing

Interrupt closing by doing one of the following:

  • Press the button on the dashboard.
  • Press the button on the remote key.
  • Press the close button on the underside of the trunk lid.
  • Press the rubberized pressure plate on the underside of the tailgate's outer handle.
  • Using a foot movement*.

The trunk lid will stop closing and return to its fully open position. The trunk lid can then be opened or closed manually.

Pinch protection

If anything obstructs the tailgate with enough force to prevent it from closing, pinch protection will be activated.

  • When closing - the trunk lid will stop and then return to its fully open position. A long audible signal will sound.

 Warning

Be aware of the risk of serious injury when operating the trunk lid. Before closing, make sure that no one is in the path of the tailgate who could be injured by its movement.

Always operate the trunk lid with caution.

  1. * Option/accessory.
  2. 1 Vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry*) have a button for closing and a button for closing and locking.