Get Opening and Closing -> Boot lid Guide for Volkswagen ID.5 SUV First Generation (2021-2025)

On vehicles with Keyless Access, the boot lid is automatically unlocked upon opening .

If single door or vehicle side unlocking is activated in the opening and closing settings in the Infotainment system, press the

on the vehicle key twice to unlock the boot lid.

button

On vehicles with Keyless Access, operate the sensor on the inside of the driver or front passenger door handle twice, depending on

setting.

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 of the boot lid.

● Always keep the boot lid closed while the vehicle is in motion.

● Close and lock the boot lid and all doors when the vehicle is not in use.

● Check that the closed boot lid is flush with the surrounding body parts.

WARNING

Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may be extremely hot or cold depending on the season. This can cause serious injuries and

illness or fatalities, especially among small children.

● 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 luggage compartment and shut the boot lid, thereby trapping themselves inside.

WARNING

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

may open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. This can cause serious injuries.

● Check that the closed boot lid is flush with the surrounding body parts.

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.

● Support the boot lid if necessary or remove the load or snow before opening the boot lid.

WARNING

If the boot lid is not closed correctly, this can cause the rear window to shatter and lead to serious injuries.

● Never close the boot lid by pressing with your hand on the rear window.

NOTICE

Incorrect use of the opening mechanism can damage the component and make it impossible to close the boot lid.

● Never use the opening mechanism to hold or fix a load.

NOTICE

Incorrect use of the boot lid or rear spoiler can damage the component and lead to the component being torn off.

● Never use the boot lid or roof spoiler to hold or fix a load.

In the boot lid: button for opening the boot lid.

In the open boot lid: handle for closing the boot lid

(illustration).

Opening the boot lid

1. To unlock the boot lid, press the

or

button on the vehicle key.

2. Lift the boot lid with the button → Fig. 1.

Closing the boot lid

1. Pull the boot lid down carefully using the handle in the interior trim so that it engages in the lock → Fig. 2, →

.

If the boot lid is open or not correctly closed, this is indicated on the digital instrument cluster display.

The boot lid is locked automatically when the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

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

● 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.

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

In the open boot lid: button for closing boot lid electrically.

Electrically opening the boot lid

1. On the vehicle key, briefly press and hold the

pull the button in the driver door upwards (→ Central locking button).

press the button for opening the boot lid (→ Boot lid, mechanical).

or

button.

The boot lid will then open.

Electrically closing the boot lid

1. Press the button in the open boot lid → Fig. 1.

with the ignition switched on, pull the

button in the driver door upwards until the boot lid is closed (→ Central locking

button).

in vehicles with keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access: briefly press and hold the

The vehicle key must also be within the operating range.

button on the vehicle key.

close the boot lid by moving it manually until the boot lid closes by itself.

The boot lid is closed.

Interrupting the opening or closing procedure

1. Press the

or

button on the vehicle key during the opening or closing procedure.

press the button on the boot lid during the opening or closing procedure → Fig. 1.

The boot lid can now be moved by hand. You will need to use more force than usual.

Pressing the

button again will move the boot lid back to its starting position.

Acoustic signals

If the boot lid is opened or closed from the vehicle interior or with the vehicle key, acoustic signals will sound.

Changing and storing the opening angle

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

1. Stop the opening procedure at the desired open position.

The boot lid must be at least half open.

2. Press and hold the

button in the boot lid until the hazard warning lights flash → Fig. 1.

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.

WARNING

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

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

NOTICE

If the boot lid is opened or closed where there is insufficient clearance, this may result in damage.

● Check whether there is enough clearance before opening or closing the boot lid, for example in garages.

Illustration of the boot lid with sensor-controlled opening

(Easy Open).

Depending on country, the boot lid can be unlocked and opened with a foot movement if there is a valid vehicle key within the

operating range of the boot lid.

1. Stand centrally behind the bumper.

2. Move your foot and shin quickly towards the bumper → Fig. 1.

3. Then quickly move your foot and shin away from the bumper again.

Visual feedback is provided via the turn signals. The boot lid opens.

Activating or deactivating Easy Open

Easy Open can be activated and deactivated in the Infotainment system:

1. Select the Vehicle menu.

2. Swipe sideways and activate or deactivate Easy Open.

1. Swipe sideways and select the Central locking menu option.

2. Scroll down the list and activate or deactivate Easy Open.

If Easy Open is activated, Easy Close is also active (→ Boot lid, automatic (Easy Close)).

The Easy Open function is available only when Keyless Access is activated .

The Easy Open function can be triggered unintentionally in the following situations:

—If a charging cable is routed around the lower rear area of the vehicle when charging.

—When sweeping below the rear bumper.

—By a strong water or steam jet.

—If maintenance and repair work is performed in the area of the rear bumper.

—By moving gates in the close range of the bumper.

CAUTION

If there is a valid vehicle key in the operating range of the boot lid, the Easy Open function may be activated unintentionally in some

cases and the boot lid will then open. If the boot lid is opened by mistake it can cause damage to anyone in the path of the boot lid

and material damage.

● After parking the vehicle, switch off the Easy Open function via the Infotainment system if you park close to obstacles, e.g. street

lamps, posts or garage doors, or in an underground car park with a low ceiling height.

● Always make sure that there are no valid vehicle keys left unattended in the operating range of the boot lid.

● Always switch off the Easy Open function via the Infotainment system before carrying out any maintenance or repair work on the

vehicle.

● Always switch off the Easy Open function via the Infotainment system before washing the vehicle.

● Always switch off the Easy Open function via the Infotainment system before fitting a bicycle carrier or attaching a trailer

(→ Trailer towing).

Illustration of the boot lid with sensor-controlled closing

(Easy Close).

The Easy Close function is country-dependent and can be activated only if there is a valid vehicle key in the operating range of the boot

lid.

1. Stand centrally behind the bumper.

2. Move your foot and shin quickly towards the bumper → Fig. 1.

3. Then quickly move your foot and shin away from the bumper again.

Easy Close is activated for around 20 seconds. An acoustic signal confirms activation.

The boot lid will be closed as soon as all valid vehicle keys have been removed from the operating range of the boot lid.

The boot lid will lock again automatically, provided that the vehicle had been locked beforehand and as long as there is no valid vehicle

key inside the vehicle.

Easy Close allows a maximum of one vehicle key to be locked into the boot.

The closing operation will be interrupted as soon as a vehicle key comes within the operating range again. The boot lid will then open

again.

Activating or deactivating Easy Close

The Easy Close function can be activated and deactivated together with the Easy Open function in the Vehicle menu in the

Infotainment system (→ Boot lid, automatic (Easy Open)).

The Easy Close function is available only when Keyless Access is activated .

The Easy Close function can be triggered unintentionally in the following situations:

—If a charging cable is routed around the lower rear area of the vehicle when charging.

—When sweeping below the rear bumper.

—By a strong water or steam jet.

—If maintenance and repair work is performed in the area of the rear bumper.

—By moving gates in the close range of the bumper.

CAUTION

If there is a valid vehicle key in the operating range of the boot lid, the Easy Close function may be activated unintentionally in some

cases and the boot lid will then close. If the boot lid is closed by mistake, this can cause injuries to persons in the path of the boot lid

and material damage.

● After parking the vehicle, switch off the Easy Close function via the Infotainment system if you park close to obstacles, e.g. street

lamps, posts or garage doors, or in an underground car park with a low ceiling height.

● Always make sure that there are no valid vehicle keys left unattended in the operating range of the boot lid.

● Always make sure that no one is in the movement path of the boot lid.

● Do not hold on in the movement path of the boot lid.

● Always switch off the Easy Close function via the Infotainment system before carrying out any maintenance or repair work on the

vehicle.

● Always switch off the Easy Close function via the Infotainment system before washing the vehicle.

● Always switch off the Easy Close function via the Infotainment system before fitting a bicycle carrier or attaching a trailer

(→ Trailer towing).

The closing operation will be automatically interrupted if another boot lid function is activated during closing or if objects are

detected in the area of the boot lid.

The boot lid locks automatically after closing if the vehicle is locked and the Easy Close function is started.

If the vehicle is completely unlocked and the Easy Close function is started, the boot lid will not lock automatically after

closing.

Automatic boot lid cannot be opened or closed

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

The boot lid can be moved by hand. You will need to use more force than usual.

—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 can be opened and closed by hand with increased force until the drive has cooled down.

—When towing a trailer, the electric boot lid can be opened and closed only at the boot lid.

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

All turn signals flash four times

The vehicle key used last is still in the vehicle.

1. Remove the key and lock the vehicle.

Opening and Closing -> Boot lid for Your Volkswagen ID.5 SUV First Generation (2021-2025)

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