Closing and locking the trunk lid using the buttons*

The buttons on the lower edge of the trunk lid can be used to close and lock the vehicle automatically.
16w17-S90-Power operated tailgate
Location of button on underside of trunk lid.

 Important

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

Closing 1

Press the P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close only button button on the underside of the trunk lid.
The trunk lid will close automatically and remain unlocked.

 Note

  • The button remains active 24 hours after the tailgate was opened. After this time, the tailgate must be closed manually.
  • If the tailgate has been open for more than 30 minutes, it will automatically close slowly.

Closing and locking2

Press the P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close and lock button button on the underside of the trunk lid.
The trunk lid closes automatically and the vehicle locks3.

 Note

  • One of the vehicle's 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 close enough to the tailgate.

Interrupting closing

  • Press the button on the dashboard.
  • Press the button on the key.
  • Press the close button on the underside of the trunk lid1.
  • Press the rubberized pressure plate on the underside of the tailgate's outer handle.
  • Using a kicking motion*.

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.

  • 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 opening or closing, make sure that no one is near the trunk lid's range of motion. Serious injury could occur.

Always operate the trunk lid with caution.

  1. * Option/accessory.
  2. 1 Vehicles with power-operated trunk lid.
  3. 2 Vehicles with keyless locking/unlocking and power-operated trunk lid.
  4. 3 All doors must be closed for the vehicle to lock.