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Childproof lock

Fig. 25 In the left rear door: childproof lock Ⓐ switched off, Ⓑ switched on

Fig. 26 In the right rear door: childproof lock Ⓐ switched off, Ⓑ switched on

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

The childproof lock prevents the rear doors from being opened from the inside, e.g. so that children

cannot open the doors accidentally while the vehicle is in motion. When the childproof lock is

activated the door can only be opened from the outside.

Switching the childproof lock on or off

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Unlock the vehicle and open the appropriate rear door.

Fold the key bit out of the vehicle key.

Use the key bit to turn the slot to the required position.

Slot position ⇒ Fig. 25 or ⇒ Fig. 26:

Childproof lock is switched off.

Childproof lock is switched on.

WARNING

When the childproof lock is activated, the door cannot be opened from the inside.

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Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the doors

are locked. This may mean that these people lock themselves in the vehicle. They could

become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to

safety. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected to very high or very low

temperatures.

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Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to

season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially for small

children.

Tailgate

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

⇒ Opening the tailgate

⇒ Closing the tailgate

Additional information and warnings:

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Exterior views ⇒ Exterior views

Central locking system ⇒ Central locking system

Transporting ⇒ Driving notes

Manual opening and closing ⇒ Manual opening and closing

WARNING

Incorrect and unsupervised unlocking, opening or closing of the tailgate can cause accidents

and serious injuries.

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Therefore the tailgate should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is

in its path.

Never close the tailgate by pushing it down with your hand on the window. The rear

window could shatter and cause injuries.

After closing the tailgate, check to ensure that it is closed and locked correctly so that it

does not open while the vehicle is in motion. The closed tailgate must be flush with the

surrounding body panels.

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Always keep the tailgate closed while the vehicle is in motion so that no toxic exhaust

fumes can enter the vehicle interior.

Never open the tailgate if a load is attached to it, e.g. a rack or luggage carrier. It may also

not possible to open the tailgate if there are objects attached to it, e.g. bicycles. The

additional load might cause the open tailgate to close by itself. Support the tailgate as

necessary or remove the load from the surface.

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Close and lock the tailgate and all vehicle doors when the vehicle is not in use. Ensure

that no one remains in the vehicle.

Never leave children playing unattended in or around the vehicle, especially when the

tailgate is open. Children could climb into the luggage compartment and shut the tailgate,

thereby trapping themselves inside. Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach

extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness

or fatalities, especially for small children.

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Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could use

the vehicle key or central locking button to lock the vehicle and thereby trap themselves

inside.

NOTICE

Before opening the tailgate, please check that there is enough space to open and close the

tailgate, e.g. when in a garage.

In some vehicles it is possible to set the screen of the portable navigation device (delivered

by Volkswagen) ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts to display whether the

tailgate is open or not properly closed.

Opening the tailgate

Fig. 27 In the vehicle key: tailgate release button

Fig. 28 Opening the tailgate from the outside

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

It will not be possible to open the tailgate if, for example, bicycles are mounted on a carrier attached

to it ⇒

. Remove the load from the carrier and support the open tailgate.

Opening with the central locking system

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Press the

button in the vehicle key ⇒ Fig. 27 for approximately one second to unlock

the tailgate.

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Press the button ⇒ Fig. 28① and lift the tailgate using the grip ②.

Opening with the mechanical vehicle key

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Unlock the vehicle or the driver door ⇒ Central locking system.

Press the button ⇒ Fig. 28① and lift the tailgate using the grip ②.

WARNING

Serious injuries can occur if the tailgate is unlocked or opened incorrectly or without due care

and attention.

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It may not always be apparent that the tailgate is unlocked, for example when a loaded

luggage carrier is attached to it. If unlocked, the tailgate may open suddenly while the

vehicle is in motion.

At outside temperatures of less than 0°C (+32°F), the gas-filled struts cannot always lift the

opened tailgate automatically. The tailgate then has to be guided up by hand.

Closing the tailgate

Fig. 29 Open tailgate: handle recess for closing the tailgate

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Closing the tailgate

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Grip the handle in the interior trim of the tailgate ⇒ Fig. 29 (arrow).

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Pull the tailgate down with some force until it engages in the lock. Please ensure that no one

has their hands in the direct path of the tailgate as it moves ⇒

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Pull the tailgate to ensure that it is engaged securely.

Locking the tailgate using the central locking system

The vehicle will be locked again automatically if you do not open one of the doors or the tailgate

approximately 30 seconds after unlocking the car. This function prevents the vehicle from remaining

unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.

The tailgate can only be locked when it is properly closed and engaged.

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The tailgate is also locked by the central locking system.

If the tailgate of the locked vehicle is unlocked using the

will lock again as soon as it is closed.

button in the vehicle key, it

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If the tailgate is closed but not locked, it will lock automatically once the vehicle reaches a

speed of approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).

Locking the tailgate using the mechanical vehicle key

The tailgate can only be locked when it is properly closed and engaged.

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Insert the vehicle key in the driver door lock cylinder and turn clockwise⇒ Central locking

system.

WARNING

Serious injuries can occur if the tailgate is closed incorrectly or without due care and

attention.

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Never leave children playing unattended in or around the vehicle, especially when the

tailgate is open. Children could climb into the luggage compartment and shut the tailgate,

thereby trapping themselves inside. Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach

extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This could cause serious injuries or illness,

or even have fatal consequences.

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When closing the tailgate, please ensure that no one has their hands in the direct path of

the tailgate as it moves.

Before closing the tailgate, check that the vehicle key is not in the luggage compartment.

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