Get Opening and closing -> Boot lid Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Nineth Generation (2023-2025)

—If one or more windows or the glass roof are fully or partially open.

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

—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 vehicle is locked, only the anti-theft alarm without interior monitoring and anti-

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

SAFELOCK is also deactivated when the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm are switched off, depending on

equipment (→ SAFELOCK).

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 rear window wiper can damage the component and lead to the component being torn off.

● Never use the rear window wiper 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

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 instrument cluster display.

The boot lid is locked automatically when the vehicle is moving. To unlock the boot lid again, the driver door must be opened or the

central locking button in the driver door pressed.

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. To unlock the boot lid, briefly press and hold the

button on the vehicle key.

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

The parking lock must be inserted.

press the button on the boot lid.

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 on, pull the

button in the driver door upwards until the boot lid is closed.

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

The vehicle key must be in the operating range of the boot lid.

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. Pull the

button during the opening or closing procedure.

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

release the button in the driver door during the closing procedure.

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

The opening angle of the boot lid can be changed. This may be necessary if the boot lid cannot be opened fully.

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.

Resetting and storing the opening angle

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

1. Press the open boot lid up by hand to the stop. You will need to use more force than usual.

2. Press and hold the

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

The opening angle will be reset.

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

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).

Opening and closing -> Boot lid for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Nineth Generation (2023-2025)

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