Opening and closing -> Boot lid with motion sensor (Easy Open) for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Nineth Generation (2023-2025)

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).  
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. Select the Exterior submenu.  
3. 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, depending on the vehicle equipment (→ 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 fuel hose is routed around the lower rear area of the vehicle when refuelling.  
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).