Closing and locking boot lid with button*

Updated 15/10/2021

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

16w17-S90-Power operated tailgate — 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. It 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 beneath the outside handle.
Using a kicking motion*.

The movement of the boot lid is stopped, and it returns to fully open. The boot lid can then be operated manually.

Pinch protection

If something with sufficient resistance prevents the boot lid from closing then the pinch protection is activated.

The movement is stopped, the boot lid returns to fully open and a long signal sounds.

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.