Get Opening and closing -> Closing the boot lid automatically (Easy Close) Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Nineth Generation (2023-2025)

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).

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 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 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.

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 opened or closed 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.

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

Boot lid cannot be opened automatically (trailer towing)

When towing a trailer, the boot lid cannot be opened or closed automatically.

1. Open or close the boot lid by hand.

Manual 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.

Easy Open sensor-controlled luggage compartment opener is not working

Easy Open works only when the ignition is switched off.

—The sensors in the rear bumper are covered, dirty, displaced or damaged.

—The towing bracket is swivelled out.

—A towing bracket has been retrofitted to the vehicle.

—In order to prevent incorrect triggering, Easy Open may be deactivated in conditions with heavy precipitation.

Easy Close automatic closing is not working

—Switch off the ignition and close the driver door.

—The boot lid must be at least half open.

—Unhitch the trailer .

—There is more than one vehicle key in the luggage compartment.

—Press the Easy Close button again.

Opening and closing -> Closing the boot lid automatically (Easy Close) for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Nineth Generation (2023-2025)

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