Trunk lid -> Introduction for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

This may cause the alarm to sound briefly for approximately one second.  
2. For vehicles with Keyless Access with push-button start: Grasp the door handle “Keyless Access” with push-button start .  
The anti-theft alarm system will not work correctly if the 12 V vehicle battery is weak or drained.  
Disconnecting the 12 V vehicle battery may set off the anti-theft alarm system.  
If you have integrated a trailer into the anti-theft alarm system, breaking the connection to the trailer may trigger the anti-theft alarm system Trailer towing  
Trunk lid  
Introduction  
The trunk lid is unlocked and locked together with the doors.  
On vehicles with Keyless Access, the trunk lid is automatically unlocked when opening “Keyless Access” with push-button start .  
If individual door opening or the opening of one side of doors is activated in the Infotainment system settings for opening and closing, you must press the  
on the remote control vehicle key twice to unlock the trunk lid.  
but  
On vehicles with Keyless Access you must press the sensor on the inside of the driver's or front passenger's door handle twice to do this.  
WARNING  
Uncontrolled or unintentional release: opening and closing the trunk lid can cause accidents and serious injuries.  
Do not open or close the trunk lid if anyone is in the way.  
After closing the trunk lid, check that it is properly closed. When closed, the trunk lid must be flush with the areas of the vehicle body that are around the  
door.  
Always keep the trunk lid closed while driving.  
Never open the trunk lid when cargo is secured on it, such as bicycles. Additional weight can cause the trunk lid to begin closing by itself. If necessary,  
prop the trunk lid open or remove the cargo beforehand.  
Close and lock the trunk lid and all doors when the vehicle is not in use. Make sure that no one remains in the vehicle.  
Never let children play in or on the vehicle unattended, especially when the trunk lid is open. Children could enter the luggage compartment, close the lid,  
and then lock themselves in. Depending on the season, the temperature inside the vehicle could become very high or low, which can lead to serious  
injuries, illness or death, especially for very young children.  
WARNING  
Unlocking or opening the trunk lid incorrectly or carelessly may lead to serious injuries.  
The vehicle may not always detect when the trunk lid is not latched if a cargo rack that is carrying cargo is mounted on the trunk lid. If the trunk lid is not  
latched, it may open suddenly while driving.  
WARNING  
If there is a heavy load of snow or cargo on the trunk lid, the additional weight may cause the lid to lower, which can result in serious injuries.  
Never open the trunk lid if there is a heavy load of snow or cargo such as a cargo rack on it.  
Remove the snow or cargo before opening the trunk lid.  
WARNING  
Do not press on the rear window of the trunk lid with your hand. The rear window could crack, which can result in injuries.  
NOTICE  
Never attach or secure cargo on the opening mechanisms. This could cause damage that could prevent the trunk lid from closing.  
NOTICE  
Never attach cargo to the rear window wiper or use the rear window wiper to hold cargo in place. This could cause damage that could result in the rear window  
wiper breaking off.  
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NOTICE  
Never attach cargo to the rear spoiler or use the rear spoiler to hold cargo in place. This could cause damage that could result in the rear spoiler breaking off.  
Opening and closing the trunk lid  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
and Introduction.  
Fig. 63 In the trunk lid: Button to open the trunk lid (general example).  
Fig. 64 In the open trunk lid: handle for closing the trunk lid.  
Opening the trunk lid  
1. To unlock the trunk lid, press the  
or  
button on the vehicle key.  
2. Raise the trunk lid using the button fig. 63.  
Closing the trunk lid  
1. Pull the trunk lid downward firmly using the handle in the interior trim panel until it latches shut in the lock fig. 64, ⇒  
.
An image in the instrument cluster display indicates if the trunk lid has not opened or closed correctly.  
The trunk lid locks automatically while driving.  
WARNING  
Closing the trunk lid incorrectly or carelessly may lead to serious injuries.  
When opening the trunk lid, take care to pull it all the way up.  
When closing the trunk lid, make sure your hands are not within the closing range of the lid.  
If the trunk lid is not opened within several minutes after unlocking, it will lock again automatically.  
Power opening and closing the trunk lid  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
and Introduction.  
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