Closing and locking boot lid with button*

The buttons on the lower edge of the boot lid can be used to make the car switch off and lock automatically.
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Location of button on the underside of the boot lid.

 Important

During manual boot lid operation, open or close it slowly. Do not use force to open/close it if there is resistance. The boot lid may be damaged and stop working correctly.

Closing 1

Press the P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close only button button on the underside of the boot lid.
The boot lid closes automatically and remains unlocked.

 Note

  • The button is active 24 hours after the hatch has been left open. Thereafter, it must be closed manually.
  • If the flap has been open for more than 30 minutes, it will close at a slow speed.

Closing and locking2

Press the P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close and lock button button on the underside of the boot lid.
The boot lid is closed automatically and the car is locked3.

 Note

  • One of the car's keys must be within range for locking and unlocking to work.
  • When using keyless* locking or closing, three signals will sound if the key is not sufficiently close to the tailgate.

Cancel closing

  • Press the button on the instrument panel.
  • Press the key's button.
  • Press the closing button on the underside of the boot lid1.
  • Press the rubberised pressure plate on the boot lid handle.
  • Using a foot movement*.

The boot lid's movement is interrupted and stops. With a further press on the rubberised pressure plate on the boot lid handle, the boot lid will open. If any of the other options are used, it will instead continue to close. The boot lid can also be operated manually.

If the boot lid is stopped close to closed position, the next activation will open the boot lid.

Pinch protection

If something is preventing the boot lid from opening, the pinch protection is activated.

  • During opening - movement is interrupted, the boot lid stops and a long acoustic signal sounds.

If the car is moving when the pinch protection is activated, the tailgate stops where it is and the driver is informed by a message on the driver display

 Warning

Pay attention to the risk of crushing when closing.

Check that there is nobody near the boot lid before starting to close it as a crush injury may have severe consequences.

Always operate the boot lid with caution.

  1. * Option/accessory.
  2. 1 Applies to cars with power operated boot lid.
  3. 2 Applies to cars with keyless locking/unlocking and power operated boot lid.
  4. 3 All doors must be closed for locking the car.