Introduction
The boot lid is unlocked and locked together with the doors.
In vehicles with Keyless Access, the boot lid is unlocked automatically when the vehicle is opened .
A symbol in the instrument cluster display indicates if the boot lid is not closed properly. Do not drive on! Close the
boot lid →
.
This symbol is also visible when the ignition is switched off and will go out a few seconds after the vehicle has been
locked when all doors and lids are closed.
WARNING
Incorrect and unsupervised unlocking, opening or closing of the boot lid can cause accidents and serious injuries.
● Therefore the boot lid should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is in its path.
● Always check that the boot lid is properly closed after closing it. The closed boot lid must be flush with the
surrounding body panels.
● Always keep the boot lid closed while the vehicle is in motion.
● Never open the boot lid when a load is secured to it. The boot lid may close under its own weight due to the
additional load. Support the boot lid as necessary or remove the load beforehand.
● Close and lock the boot lid and all vehicle doors when the vehicle is not in use. Ensure that no one remains in the
vehicle.
● Never leave children playing unattended in or around the vehicle, especially when the boot lid is open. Children
could climb into the interior and shut the boot lid, thereby trapping themselves inside. Temperatures inside a
locked vehicle can reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness
or fatalities, especially in the case of small children.
WARNING
Any door that is not properly closed could open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. This could lead to severe
injuries.
● Stop as soon as possible and close the door.
● Make sure that the door is closed properly and that the lock has engaged. The closed door must be flush with the
surrounding body panels.
● Doors should only be opened or closed when you are sure there is no-one in their path.
WARNING
Do not close the boot lid by pushing it down with your hand on the rear window. The rear window could shatter and
cause injuries.
NOTICE
Before opening the boot lid, please check that there is enough space to open and close the boot lid, e.g. when in a
garage.
NOTICE
Never use the rear window wiper, the gas struts or the rear spoiler to attach or hold a load. This may result in
damage where the components are torn off.
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