Get Opening and Closing -> Trunk lid Guide for Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

If there is no valid vehicle key in the vehicle or one is not detected, a message will appear in the instrument cluster display.

This can occur if another signal interferes with the remote control vehicle key or if the remote control vehicle key is covered

by an object, such as a metal case.

Anti-theft alarm system

The vehicle may be equipped with an anti-theft alarm system.

The anti-theft alarm system monitors the doors, the hood, and the trunk lid.

The anti-theft alarm system is automatically activated when you lock the vehicle.

If an attempt is made to access the vehicle without using the appropriate vehicle key, this triggers the anti-theft alarm system,

which emits audible and visual warning signals for up to ﬁve minutes.

When is the alarm triggered?

If a door that was unlocked manually using the vehicle key is opened.

If the hood is opened.

If the trunk lid is opened.

If the ignition is switched on with an invalid vehicle key.

If a device is connected to the diagnostic connection when the anti-theft alarm system is active.

Switching off the alarm

1. Unlock the vehicle with the

unlock button on the vehicle key.

2. Clasp the door handle and press the button ⇒ “Keyless Access” with push-button start.

3. Switch the ignition on.

The anti-theft alarm system will not work correctly if the 12 V vehicle battery is weak or drained.

Disconnecting the 12 V vehicle battery may set off the anti-theft alarm system.

Trunk lid

Introduction

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

On vehicles with Keyless Access, the trunk lid is automatically unlocked when opening ⇒ “Keyless Access” with push-button

start.

WARNING

Uncontrolled or unintentional release: opening and closing the trunk lid can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Do not open or close the trunk lid if anyone is in the way.

Always keep the trunk lid closed while driving.

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

Check that, when closed, the trunk lid is ﬂush with the areas of the vehicle body around it.

WARNING

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Depending on the season, the temperature inside the vehicle could become very high or low, which can lead to serious

injuries, illness or death, especially for very young children.

Make sure that no one remains in the vehicle.

Never let children play in or on the vehicle unattended, especially when the trunk lid is open. Children could enter

the luggage compartment, close the lid, and then lock themselves in.

WARNING

The vehicle may not always detect when the trunk lid is not latched if a cargo rack that is carrying cargo is mounted on the

trunk lid. If the trunk lid is not latched, it may open suddenly while driving. This may cause serious injuries.

Check that, when closed, the trunk lid is ﬂush with the areas of the vehicle body around it.

WARNING

If there is a heavy load of snow or cargo on the trunk lid, the additional weight may cause the lid to lower, which can result

in serious injuries.

Never open the trunk lid if there is a heavy load of snow or cargo such as a cargo rack on it.

Remove the snow or cargo before opening the trunk lid.

If necessary, support the trunk lid or remove the cargo and/or snow before opening the trunk lid.

WARNING

Closing the trunk lid incorrectly may lead to the rear window shattering and cause serious injuries.

Do not push the trunk lid closed with your hand on the rear window.

NOTICE

Using the opening mechanism incorrectly may damage the component and could prevent the trunk lid from closing.

Never attach or secure cargo on the opening mechanism.

NOTICE

Using the rear window wiper incorrectly may damage the component or the rear spoiler and result in them breaking off.

Never use the rear window wiper or rear spoiler to attach or secure cargo.

Opening and closing the trunk lid

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

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Fig. 57 In the trunk lid: Button to open the trunk lid (general example).

Fig. 58 In the open trunk lid: handle for closing the trunk lid.

Opening the trunk lid

1. To unlock the trunk lid, press the

or

button on the vehicle key.

2. Raise the trunk lid using the button ﬁg. 57.

Closing the trunk lid

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1. Pull the trunk lid downward carefully using the handle in the interior trim panel until it latches shut in the lock ﬁg. 58, ⇒

.

An image in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit display indicates if the trunk lid has not opened or closed correctly.

The trunk lid locks automatically while driving.

WARNING

Closing the trunk lid incorrectly or carelessly may lead to serious injuries.

When opening the trunk lid, take care to pull it all the way up.

When closing the trunk lid, make sure your hands are not within the closing range of the lid.

If the trunk lid is not opened within several minutes after unlocking, it will lock again automatically.

Mechanically unlocking the trunk lid using the emergency release

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Fig. 59 In the trunk lid: cover for the trunk lid emergency release.

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Fig. 60 In the luggage compartment: trunk lid emergency release.

Mechanically unlocking the trunk lid using the emergency release

1. Pry off the square cover in the inner trim panel of the trunk lid using a screwdriver ﬁg. 59.

2. Place a suitable object in the opening for the release lever and press in the direction of the arrow to release the trunk lid

ﬁg. 60.

3. You will need to use more force to open the trunk lid.

Troubleshooting

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

If the trunk lid will not open or close

1. Check if the trunk lid is being blocked by an object.

The trunk lid can be moved by hand. It is necessary to use more force when doing this.

If all turn signals ﬂash four times

The vehicle key that was last used is still in the vehicle.

1. Remove the key and lock the vehicle.

If the trunk lid is diﬃcult to move

The mechanism for opening the trunk lid may not always work automatically when the outside temperatures are around the

freezing point.

1. Guide the trunk lid farther upward by hand.

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