Power trunk release*

The optional power trunk function can be used to open/close the trunk lid automatically.

The trunk can also be opened by moving your foot under a sensor under the rear bumper*. See the article "Foot movement trunk opening/closing" for additional information.

Opening the trunk

The trunk can be opened by pressing the button on the underside of the trunk lid, by pressing the button on the lighting panel or remote key, or with a foot movement*.

P5-1507 Unlock/open tailgate with button from inside (without fuel filler cap-button)
Button on the lighting panel in the passenger compartment
The power trunk release can be activated by:
  • Pressing and holding the P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button button on the lighting panel until the trunk lid begins to open.
  • Pressing and holding the P5-1507 Remote key icon for trunk unlock/release/open/close button on the remote key until the trunk lid begins to open.
  • Pressing lightly on the rubber-covered button on the underside of the trunk lid.
  • Moving your foot under a sensor under the rear bumper*.

Closing the trunk

The trunk can be closed by pressing the button on the lighting panel or on the remote key, by pressing the button on the lower edge of the trunk lid*1 or by moving your foot under a sensor beneath the rear bumper*.

To close the trunk:
Press and hold the P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button button on the lighting panel or on the P5-1507 Remote key icon for trunk unlock/release/open/close button on the remote key.
The trunk will close automatically and audible signal will sound. This will not lock the trunk.
16w17 - S90 - POT
Buttons on the lower edge of the trunk lid
To close the trunk without locking it
Press the P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close only button button1 on the lower edge of the trunk lid.
The trunk will close automatically but will not be locked.

 Note

The button remains active for 24 hours after the trunk lid has been left open, after which the trunk will have be closed manually.
To close and lock the trunk
Press the P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close and lock button button1 on the lower edge of the trunk lid.
The trunk will close automatically. The trunk and doors will also be locked and the alarm will be armed.

If the remote key is not close enough to the trunk, automatic locking/unlocking/opening/closing will not be possible. Three short audible signals will sound.

Interrupting opening/closing

This can be done in five ways:
  • Press the button on the lighting panel
  • Press the button on the remote key
  • Press either of the buttons on the lower edge of the trunk lid
  • Press lightly on the rubber-covered button under the edge of the trunk lid
  • Move your foot under a sensor beneath the rear bumper*
The trunk lid will stop moving and can be opened/closed manually.

Pinch protection

If the trunk lid is obstructed when being opened/closed, a pinch protection mechanism is activated.

  • While opening: the trunk lid will stop moving and an audible signal will sound.
  • While closing: the trunk lid will stop and return to the currently programmed maximum opening position. An audible signal will sound.

 Warning

Pay attention to the risk of injury when opening/ closing the trunk. Before opening/closing: Make sure that no one is in the path of the trunk lid as an injury could occur.

Preloaded springs

16w17 - SPA - S90 - High pressure preloaded spring
Preloaded springs for the power trunk release

 Warning

Never touch or attempt to access the preloaded springs for the trunk lid release function. Doing so could result in serious injury.

  1. * Option/accessory.
  2. 1 Models equipped with the optional Passive Entry system have a button to close the trunk and a button to close and lock the trunk.