The Easy Close function is only available when Keyless Access is activated ⇒ “Keyless Access” with push-button start .
The Easy Close function may be triggered inadvertently in the following situations:
During charging operations in which a charging cable is brought to the lower rear area of the vehicle.
If there is a sweeping motion under the rear bumper.
If a strong stream of water or steam passes.
During maintenance and repair work in the area of the rear bumper.
If there are moving gates in the vicinity of the bumper.
CAUTION
If a valid vehicle key is detected near the trunk lid, the Easy Close function may trigger unintentionally and close the trunk lid in some cases. If the trunk lid
closes unintentionally, it may cause injuries to people and/or damage to objects within the trunk lid’s range of motion.
After parking the vehicle, switch off the Easy Close function via the Infotainment system if you park close to obstacles, e.g. street lamps, posts and garage
doors, or if you park in an underground car park with a low ceiling.
Always make sure that no valid vehicle keys are left unattended near the trunk lid.
Always make sure that there are no people in the swivel range of the trunk lid.
Do not hold on to anything in the path of the trunk lid.
Always turn off the Easy Close function via the Infotainment system before any and all maintenance and repair work is performed on the vehicle.
Always switch off the Easy Close function via the Infotainment system before washing the vehicle.
Always switch off the Easy Close function via the Infotainment system before mounting a bicycle rack or hitching a trailer
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Introduction.
If another trunk lid function is activated while closing the trunk lid or objects are detected in the area of the trunk lid, the closing process is automatically
interrupted.
If the vehicle is locked and the Easy Close function is started, the trunk lid will lock automatically once it is closed. If the vehicle is completely unlocked and the
Easy Close function is started, the trunk lid will not lock automatically once it is closed.
Troubleshooting
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
and Introduction.
If the trunk lid will not open or close
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 the trunk lid is operated too frequently within a short period of time, then the lid motor will automatically switch off to reduce the risk of overheating. Until the l
motor has cooled down, the trunk lid can be opened and closed by hand using extra force.
When in trailer mode, the power trunk lid can only be opened and closed at the trunk lid.
If the 12-volt vehicle battery or fuse is disconnected or malfunctioning, the trunk lid must be closed by hand.
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.
The Easy Open sensor function is not working
Easy Open only works when the ignition is switched off.
Clean the sensors in the rear bumper.
The trailer hitch is extended.
The vehicle was retrofitted with a trailer hitch.
Easy Open may be deactivated in heavy precipitation to reduce the risk of false activation.
Windows
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Fig. 56 In the driver door: Buttons for the front and rear power windows.
Buttons for the power windows.
Control
for activating the rear power windows and convenience opening and closing.
Control for deactivating the power window buttons in the rear doors and for switching on the electric child safety lock.
As standard, the
fig. 56
buttons can be used to operate the power windows in the front doors.
The windows can still be opened or closed using the switches in the doors for a brief period after the ignition has been switched off, as long as the driver’s or front
passenger door is not opened.
Opening the windows
1. Press the
button.
Closing the windows
1. Pull the switch.
Deactivating the power window buttons in the rear doors
1. Press the control panel fig. 56
.
At the same time, the electric child safety lock is switched on and the yellow indicator light in the control comes on.
Using the Control
1. Briefly press the control
The function light in the control comes on at the same time.
2. Briefly press the control fig. 56 again to activate operation of the power windows in the front doors.
fig. 56
to activate operation of the power windows in the rear doors.
If, after operation is activated, the power windows in the rear doors are not used, operation of the power windows in the front doors is reactivated after around ten
seconds.
One-touch opening and closing function
The one-touch opening and closing function allows the windows to be completely opened or closed. To use this feature, do not hold the window switch up or down.
To start the one-touch closing function, pull the window switch upward briefly to the second level.
To start the one-touch opening function, press the window switch downward briefly to the second level.
To stop the one-touch opening or closing function, pull or press the switch for that window again.
Convenience opening and closing
1. Press and hold the control
If the function is activated, the function light in the control blinks. Both of the buttons
2. Briefly press and hold the control again to deactivate the function.
to activate convenience opening and closing of the power windows in all doors.
can now simultaneously open or close all four windows.
If, after activation of the convenience opening and closing, the power windows are not used, the operation of the power windows in the front doors is reactivated
after around ten seconds.
Opening
The windows can be opened from outside the vehicle using the vehicle key when the ignition is switched off.
1. Press and hold the unlock button on the vehicle key.
2. To stop the function, release the unlock button.
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Closing
1. On vehicles with Keyless Access with push-button start: press the sensor surface or locking button on the door handle for a few seconds, until the windows are
closed ⇒ “Keyless Access” with push-button start . The vehicle key must be nearby to use this feature.
When all of the windows and the power sunroof are closed, the turn signals will blink once as a confirmation.
2. To stop the function, remove your finger from the sensor or switch.
You can select the convenience opening settings in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system.
WARNING
Careless or unintended use of the power windows can cause serious injuries.
Do not open or close the power windows if anyone is in the way.
Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.
Note that the windows can still be opened or closed using the door buttons for a brief period after the ignition has been switched off, as long as the driver's
or front passenger door is not opened.
When driving with children seated on the rear bench seat, always disable the rear power windows so that the windows cannot be opened or closed.
WARNING
If the vehicle is locked, the windows can no longer be opened and will prevent people from escaping from the vehicle interior. In an emergency, this could cause
serious or fatal injuries.
Never leave children or people requiring assistance unattended in the vehicle when the vehicle is locked.
NOTICE
If the windows are open, precipitation can enter the vehicle and soak the interior equipment, which could restrict the function of the controls or damage them.
Close all windows if there is precipitation.
If the power windows are malfunctioning, the one-touch opening and closing function and the pinch protection may not function correctly. Contact a suitably
qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Convenience opening and closing only functions if the one-touch opening and closing function is activated for all the power windows.
Power window pinch protection
The power window pinch protection can reduce the risk of being pinched and injured when the windows are closing.
If the window cannot close due to resistance or an obstacle, then the window will reopen immediately
1. Check why the window did not close.
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2. Try again to close the window.
If the window will not close again, then the pinch protection will be disabled for several seconds.
If the window still cannot close, then the window will stop at the place where it meets resistance. If you press the switch again within several seconds, the window
will close without pinch protection ⇒
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Closing windows without pinch protection
1. Try to close the windows again within a few seconds by holding the switch. This will disable the pinch protection.
If the closing process takes longer than several seconds, then pinch protection will be enabled again. If there is resistance to the window moving or an obstacle
is blocking the window, then the window will reopen automatically.
2. If the window still cannot close, then contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
Closing the window when pinch protection is disabled can result in serious injuries.
Always be careful when closing the windows.
Do not close windows if anyone is in the way.
Note that the pinch protection does not prevent fingers or body parts from being trapped against the window frame.
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Pinch protection also occurs when using the convenience closing function with the vehicle key.
Troubleshooting
One-touch up/down feature
If the 12 V vehicle battery is disconnected or drained when the windows are not completely closed, then the one-touch up/down feature will not work. It must be
reprogrammed using the following steps:
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Close all windows and doors.
3. Pull the switch for the desired window and hold it in that position for several seconds.
4. Release the switch, then pull it upward again and hold it.
The one-touch up and down features will then be fully functional.
The automatic power windows can be reprogrammed individually, or multiple windows can be reprogrammed at the same time.
Controls are responding differently than expected
Moisture, dirt and grease may limit the functioning of the controls.
1. Always keep the control panels clean and dry.
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