Opening and Closing -> Opening and closing the trunk lid for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV Second Generation (2024-2025)

Using the trunk lid or rear spoiler incorrectly may damage the component and result in it breaking off.  
Never attach or secure cargo on the trunk lid or rear spoiler.  
Opening and closing the trunk lid  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice   
and Introduction.  
Fig. 49 In the trunk lid: Button to open the trunk lid (general example).  
Fig. 50 In the open trunk lid: handle for closing the trunk lid (general example).  
Opening the trunk lid  
1. To unlock the trunk lid, press the  
or  
button on the vehicle key.  
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2. Raise the trunk lid using the button fig. 49.  
Closing the trunk lid  
1. Pull the trunk lid downward carefully using the handle in the interior trim panel until it latches shut in the lock fig. 50, ⇒  
.
If the trunk lid is open or not closed correctly, an image in the digital instrument cluster display indicates this.  
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.  
Fig. 51 In the open trunk lid: Button for power closing the trunk lid.  
Power opening the trunk lid  
1. To unlock the trunk lid, press and briefly hold the  
or  
button on the remote control vehicle key.  
Or: pull the button in the driver door upward Central locking button.  
Or: press the button on the trunk lid.  
The trunk lid will open automatically.  
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