
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

WARNING
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
Closing the tailgateAssembly overview - water drainage hoses
1 -
Rear water drain hose
Left and right
Cleaning
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Removing and installing
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2 -
Front water drain hose
Left and right
Cleaning
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Removing and installing
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Run-flat tyres, retrofitting/requirements when using run-flat tyres
Caution
Retrofitting run-flat tyres to vehicles may only be
undertaken if the tyres are fitted as standard or they
are available as an option.
These tyres may only be used ...
Volkswagen repair information
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Volkswagen Service information and official Volkswagen
repair information can be purchased from the following addresses:
Customers in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Central and South America
Please contact a Volkswage ...