Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Opening the tailgate
Fig. 36 In the vehicle key: button for unlocking and opening the tailgate
Fig. 37 Opening the tailgate from the outside
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings 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 vehicle key
Press the 
button on the vehicle key for less
than approximately 1 second to unlock the tailgate, or press the
button on the vehicle key until the tailgate automatically
opens by a few millimetres. Then open the tailgate using the Volkswagen badge.
Opening with the Volkswagen emblem
- Unlock the vehicle or tailgate or open one of the doors.
- Press the top part of the Volkswagen badge with your thumb and push out the bottom part of the badge. Grip underneath the badge and lift up the tailgate.
WARNING
- 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 lower than 0°C (+32°F), the opening mechanism cannot always lift the opened tailgate automatically. The tailgate then has to be guided up by hand.
Warning lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Display
Possible cause
Solution
The tailgate is open or not ...
Closing the tailgate
Fig. 38 Open tailgate: handle recess for
closing the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Closing the tailgate
Grip one of the handles in the in ...
Other materials:
Lowering rear axle, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive, except for
e-Golf
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Assembly tool -3301-
Assembly tool -3346-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
Lower subframe ...
Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester Golf Model Year 1998 - 2003
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Apply handbrake.
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Vehicles with automatic gearbox, move selector lever to
position “P” or “N”.
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Vehicles with manual gearbox, move gear lever to neutral
position.
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Additional information
Technical Service Handbook with measures for rectifying
latest malfunctions.
Workshop manual for service work specific to model
→ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr.87.
→ Current
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