Rear hatch -> Opening the rear hatch for Your Volkswagen Beetle 4 Door Third Generation (2012-2019)

If the vehicle must be pushed, do not push against the rear spoiler. The rear spoiler and the  
rear hatch could be damaged.  
Warning light  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
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Lights up Possible cause  
Proper response  
OR  
Stop!  
Open the rear hatch and then close it again.  
Rear hatch open or improperly closed.  
icon ap-  
pears in the  
display  
When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function  
check. They go out after a few seconds.  
If the rear hatch is not closed properly, the . warning light comes on in the instrument cluster or the  
vehicle icon appears in the instrument cluster display showing an open rear hatch.  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and options, the red warning light or icon may still be dis-  
played even after the ignition is switched off as long as the key has not been taken out of the ignition.  
The icon in the instrument cluster display goes out about 15 seconds after the vehicle has been  
locked.  
WARNING  
If the rear hatch is not closed properly, it may open suddenly when the vehicle is moving and  
cause severe injuries.  
Stop immediately and close the rear hatch.  
Always make sure the rear hatch is securely latched after you close it.  
Opening the rear hatch  
Fig. 25 In the remote control vehicle key: Button to unlock and open the rear hatch.  
Fig. 26 Opening rear hatch from the outside.  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
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Always remove any item(s) being transported on the rear hatch before opening it ⇒ꢀ  
.
Unlocking with the vehicle key  
Briefly press the button on the remote control vehicle key ⇒ꢀfig. 25 to unlock the rear hatch.  
Press and hold the button on the remote control vehicle key to unlatch the rear hatch. Then  
open the rear hatch using the Volkswagen emblem.  
Opening with the Volkswagen emblem  
Unlock the vehicle or rear hatch, or open a door.  
Using your thumb, press the top of the Volkswagen emblem ⇒ꢀfig. 26 and move the top of the  
emblem down. Grasp the bottom part of the emblem and pull to lift the rear hatch.  
WARNING  
Improper or unsupervised unlocking or opening of the rear hatch can cause severe injuries.  
Never open the rear hatch when someone is in the way.  
If a bicycle or luggage rack is installed on the rear hatch, it may be hard to see that the  
rear hatch is unlatched. An unlatched rear hatch may open suddenly when the vehicle is  
moving.  
At temperatures below +32 °F (0 °C), the rear hatch may be difficult to open after you unlock it.