Volkswagen ID.3: Opening and closing the trunk lid

Fig. 1 Opened trunk lid: Recessed grips for pulling the lid shut.

Opening the trunk lid

1. To unlock the trunk lid, press the or button on the vehicle key.

2. Press on the top of the Volkswagen emblem and raise the trunk lid.

Closing the trunk lid

1. Pull the trunk lid downward firmly using the recessed grip in the interior trim→ fig. 1 until it latches shut → .

The trunk lid will also lock when the doors are locked.

An ID. Cockpit display indicates if the trunk lid is open or not properly closed.

The trunk lid locks automatically while driving.

WARNING

Closing the trunk lid incorrectly or carelessly may lead to serious injuries.

• When opening the trunk lid, take care to pull it all the way up.

• When closing the trunk lid, make sure your hands are not within the closing range of the lid.

If the trunk lid is not opened within several minutes after unlocking, it will lock again automatically.

Mechanically unlocking the trunk lid using the emergency release

Fig. 1 In the luggage compartment: Service opening in the trunk lid.

Mechanically unlocking the trunk lid using the emergency release

1. Insert a suitable object into the service opening in the trunk lid and push the release lever in the direction of the arrow → fig. 1 .

Troubleshooting

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 lid motor has cooled down, the trunk lid can be opened and closed by hand using extra force.

• If the 12-volt Volkswagen ID.3 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 Volkswagen ID.3 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.

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