Opening The Trunk Lid/Tailgate

The tailgate/trunk lid can be opened in two ways: 

• the switch on the tailgate/trunk lid
• the button on the remote control.

As a reserve alternative where appropriate the tailgate/trunk lid can be opened with a key in the lock cylinder on the tailgate/trunk lid.

The lock unit in the tailgate is locked and unlocked by the rear electronic module (REM) together with the side doors. The handle on the tailgate is mechanically connected to the lock mechanism. The tailgate can be opened using the button on the remote control even if the rest of the vehicle is locked. In order to open the tailgate the button on the remote control must be pressed twice within 3 seconds.

If the button on the remote control is pressed a message is sent from the remote control. This message is received by the upper electronic module (UEM) which checks that the key belongs to the vehicle. If this is the case then the upper electronic module (UEM) sends a request for lock motor activation to the rear electronic module (REM).