Get Boot lid Guide for Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

Load compartment closing

Button in the driver door

The button for the luggage compartment locking function in the driver door locks the luggage compartment.

Fig. 1 In the driver door: button for locking the luggage

compartment.

You can only unlock the vehicle with the

doors are closed.

button if the ignition is switched on and if all of the load compartment

The

button does not work if the vehicle has been locked manually with the vehicle key.

The following information applies when using the

—The yellow indicator lamp in the button lights up.

button to lock the load compartment:

—The unlock button in the driver door is disabled when the ignition is switched off. The unlock button is enabled

again as soon as the ignition is switched on.

—The anti-theft alarm isnot activated.

— It is not possible to open the doors and the boot lid from the outside.

—The rear doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by pulling the door release levers.

Button on the vehicle key

The

button on the vehicle key→ Fig. 2 locks the passenger compartment while the load compartment is

simultaneously unlocked.

Fig. 2 On the vehicle key: button for unlocking the load

compartment.

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When the

button is used to lock the driver's cab:

—The anti-theft alarm in the driver cab is activated.

—It is not possible to open the driver and passenger doors.

—The driver and passenger doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by pulling the door release levers.

—You can open the doors and the boot lid from the outside and inside.

Troubleshooting

Indicator lamp lights up continuously

The red LED

for the central locking system in the driver door flashes at short intervals and then lights up continuously.

There is a fault in the locking system.

1. Go to a correspondingly qualified workshop and have the system checked.

Turn signals do not flash

The turn signals do not flash to confirm that the vehicle has been locked.

1. Close all windows and doors.

2. Close the boot lid.

3. If the turn signals still do not flash, go to a correspondingly qualified workshop to have the system checked.

Locking the vehicle after airbags have been triggered

The entire vehicle is unlocked if the airbags are activated during an accident. Depending on the extent of the damage,

the vehicle can be locked as follows after an accident:

1. Switch off the ignition.

2. Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.

3. Open and close any vehicle door.

4. Lock the vehicle using the vehicle key.

Or: Press the central locking button in the driver door (→ Central locking button).

Vehicle with seats in the rear area after airbag triggering

In vehicles with seats in the rear area, the sliding doorcannot be locked after airbags have been triggered.

Electric step does not work.

The electric step cannot be extended or is retracted automatically.

1. Remove the obstacle from in front of the step.

2. Press the button again to extend the electric step fully.

Electric sliding door does not work.

The sliding door cannot be opened or closed electrically.

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1. Pull the outer door handle and carefully close the door manually→

.

Or: Tap and hold the

force →

or

button. The sliding door closes without roll-back function and with maximum

.

2. If the fault persists, the system should be checked by a correspondingly qualified workshop.

WARNING

An electrical sliding door which is opened or closed manually moves very quickly, does not engage in the open

position and can cause severe injuries.

● Open and close the sliding door carefully, particularly on uphill and downhill gradients.

● Always close the sliding door immediately.

● Ensure that nobody obstructs the path of the electric sliding doors, especially if the roll-back function is not

active whilst closing or opening.

Anti-theft alarm.

Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm.

The anti-theft alarm is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked using the vehicle key.

The anti-theft alarm outputs acoustic and visual warning signals for up to five minutes.

When does the system trigger an alarm?

—When a manually unlocked door is opened without switching on the ignition.

—When the bonnet is opened.

—When the boot lid is opened.

—If the ignition is switched on using an invalid key.

—If the 12-volt vehicle battery is disconnected.

Vehicles with interior monitoring and anti-tow alarm:

—In the event of movement in the vehicle.

—If the vehicle is raised or towed.

—If the vehicle is transported on a ferry or train.

—If a trailer that is connected to the anti-theft alarm system is removed.

Switching off the alarm

1. Unlock the vehicle using the unlocking button on the vehicle key.

Or: Switch on the ignition using a valid vehicle key. A short alarm lasting around one second may sound.

The anti-theft alarm will not function correctly if the 12-volt vehicle battery is weak or

discharged.

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Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm

Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have interior monitoring and an anti-tow alarm.

If movements are detected in the vehicle interior when the vehicle is locked, the interior monitoring triggers an

alarm.

The anti-tow alarm will be triggered if the vehicle is lifted.

Switching on the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm

1. Lock the vehicle.

When the anti-theft alarm is switched on, interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm are also active.

Depending on the equipment, the function of interior monitoring may be impaired if a load guard is used.

Temporarily switching off the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm

Depending on the equipment level, the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm can be switched off

temporarily in the Opening and closing submenu in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).

The interior monitoring and anti-towing alarm are deactivated until the next time the vehicle is locked.

We recommend switching off the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm in the following situations:

—If any people or animals are to remain in the vehicle interior for a short period.

—If the vehicle is to be loaded onto another vehicle.

—If the vehicle is to be transported.

—If the vehicle is going to be towed with one axle off the ground.

—If the vehicle is to be parked in a two-storey garage.

—If the vehicle is to be parked in a car wash.

Risk of false alarms for the interior monitoring system

Interior monitoring can only work properly if all the vehicle doors are fully closed. Observe the legal requirements.

A false alarm can be triggered in the following situations:

—If one or more windows are fully or partially open.

—If lightweight items are left in the vehicle, such as loose pieces of paper or items hung from the interior mirror.

—If the vibration alarm of a mobile telephone is switched on.

Permanent deactivation of interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm is not

possible.

If doors or the boot lid are still open when the anti-theft alarm is activated, only the anti-theft alarm is

activated. Interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm are not activated until all doors and the boot lid are

closed.

The SAFELOCK is also deactivated when the interior monitoring and anti-tow alarm are switched

off.

Depending on equipment, the luggage compartment is also monitored. Retrofitted equipment or loads that

are inadequately secured can restrict correct functioning of the system and increase the risk of a false alarm.

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Introduction

The boot lid is unlocked and locked together with the doors.

If single door unlocking is activated in the opening and closing settings in the Infotainment system, the button on

the vehicle key must be pressed twice to release the boot lid.

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.

● Open or close the boot lid only when there is no-one in the movement 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 loads are 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 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

Serious injuries can occur if the boot lid is unlocked or opened incorrectly or without due care and attention.

● It may not always be apparent that the boot lid is unlocked, for example when a loaded luggage carrier is

attached to it. If unlocked, the boot lid may open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion.

● After closing the boot lid, always check that the catch is engaged securely in the lock carrier.

WARNING

If there is a large amount of snow or a heavy load on the boot lid, the boot lid may lower by itself and cause serious

injuries due to the additional weight.

● Never open the boot lid if it is covered by a large amount of snow or a load is attached to it, e.g. a luggage carrier.

● Remove the snow or load before opening the boot lid.

WARNING

Never close the boot lid by pressing with your hand on the rear window. The rear window could shatter and cause

injuries.

NOTICE

Never use the opening mechanism to fix or hold a load. This could lead to damage that makes it impossible to close

the boot lid.

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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Manually opening and closing the boot lid

Manually opening the boot lid

Before opening the boot lid, always remove any items of luggage that are on the luggage carrier attached to the boot

lid →

1. Press the button on the vehicle key to unlock the whole vehicle.

Or: To unlock the boot lid, press the or button on the vehicle key. The doors remain locked.

.

2. Open the boot lid with the handle until it is held at the stop in a fixed position.

If the boot lid is not opened within the next few minutes after unlocking, it automatically locks again.

Closing the boot lid manually

1. Grab the loop on the boot lid. Carefully lower the boot lid with the loop until the boot lid can be grasped from

outside.

2. Vehicles without power closing: Press the boot lid down from outside until it engages in the lock→

.

Vehicles with power closing: Press the boot lid down from outside until the power closing function closes it

automatically →

.

3. Check that the boot lid is engaged securely.

The boot lid is also locked by the central locking system.

WARNING

Serious injuries can occur if the boot lid is opened or closed incorrectly or without due care and attention.

● It may not always be apparent that the boot lid is unlocked, for example when a loaded luggage carrier is

attached to it. If unlocked, the boot lid may open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion.

● When opening the boot lid, make sure the boot lid is moved fully up.

● When closing the boot lid, make sure that no-one has their hands in the direct path of the boot lid as it moves.

At outside temperatures of less than 0°C(+32°F), the gas-filled struts cannot always lift the opened boot lid

automatically. If necessary, guide the boot lid up by hand.

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Opening and closing the boot lid electrically

Fig. 1 In the open boot lid: Button for electrically closing

the boot lid.

Fig. 2 In the open driver door: button for electrically

opening the boot lid.

When the towing bracket is electrically connected with a trailer, the boot lid cannot be electrically opened using the

remote control or door button →

.

Electrically opening the boot lid

Before opening the boot lid, always remove any items of luggage that are on the luggage carrier attached to the boot

lid →

.

1. Unlock the vehicle.

2. Pull the boot lid briefly by the handle.

Or: Press and hold the

Or: Pull up and hold the

Or: Press and hold the

button in the vehicle key.

button in the driver door.

button in the vehicle key.

The boot lid opens automatically.

Opening is confirmed by the hazard warning lights flashing when the boot lid is opened with the remote control or

button in the driver’s door.

If the boot lid is not opened within the next few minutes after unlocking, it automatically locks again.

Electrically closing the boot lid

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1. Briefly press the

button on the open boot lid.

Or: grab the loop on the boot lid and pull it gently. Acoustic warnings are given during closing.

Or: Pull the boot lid briefly by the handle.

The boot lid closes automatically.

The boot lid is also locked by the central locking system.

Interrupting the opening or closing procedure

If the boot lid is blocked by an obstacle, the opening and closing procedure will be interrupted immediately→

.

Opening and closing of the boot lid can be interrupted by pressing one of the buttons during the procedure.

You need to press and hold the

The boot lid can now be moved by hand. You will need to use increased force to do this.

Pressing the button again moves the boot lid back into the starting position.

button in the vehicle key to stop the procedure.

Adjusting the opening angle

If the area behind or above the vehicle is smaller than the path of the boot lid, the opening angle can be changed, e.g.

in a garage.

The boot lid must be at least half open in order to store a new opening angle.

1. Stop the opening procedure at the desired position.

2. Press the

button in the open boot lid for at least three seconds.

The changed opening angle will be stored.

The hazard warning lights flash and an acoustic signal sounds to confirm that the changed opening angle has been

stored.

Resetting the opening angle

The opening angle will have to be reset and stored again in order to fully open the boot lid again.

1. Open the boot lid automatically up to the stored height.

2. Press the open boot lid up by hand to the stop. You will need to use increased force to do this.

3. Press the

button in the open boot lid for at least three seconds.

The opening angle is reset to the factory setting and stored.

The hazard warning lights flash and an acoustic signal sounds to confirm that the data has been stored.

WARNING

Serious injuries can occur if the boot lid is opened or closed incorrectly or without due care and attention.

● Never open the boot lid if it is covered by a large amount of snow or a load is attached to it. The boot lid may

close under its own weight due to the additional load and cause serious injuries.

● Remove the snow or load before opening the boot lid.

● It may not be apparent that the boot lid is unlocked, for example when a loaded luggage carrier is attached to it. If

unlocked, the boot lid may open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion.

● When closing the boot lid, make sure that no-one has their hands in the direct path of the boot lid as it moves.

Opening the boot lid manually

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Fig. 1 Inside of the boot lid: Remove the cover.

Fig. 2 Inside of the boot lid: release lever.

Opening the boot lid manually from the inside

1. Remove the round cover in the interior trim of the boot lid→ Fig. 1.

1

2. Push the release lever→ Fig. 2

in the direction of the arrow to open the boot lid.

The boot lid opens.

Opening the boot lid manually from the outside

1. Insert the vehicle key bit into the lock cylinder and turn itclockwise as far as it will go.

The boot lid opens.

In some vehicles, there is a rubber stopper instead of the cover. Carefully lever it out with the screwdriver

from the vehicle toolkit.

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Troubleshooting

Boot lid cannot be opened or closed automatically

If the boot lid is blocked by an obstacle, the opening procedure will be interrupted.

The drive switches off automatically in order to prevent overheating if the boot lid is operated too frequently within a

short space of time.

The boot lid must be closed by hand if the 12-volt vehicle battery or fuse is disconnected or faulty.

1. Check whether the boot lid is blocked by an obstacle.

2. Manually open or close the boot lid (→ Boot lid, mechanical).

Boot lid is stiff

At outside temperatures around freezing point, the opening mechanism cannot always lift the partially opened boot

lid automatically.

1. Guide the boot lid further upwards by hand.

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Boot lid for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

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