Volkswagen Tiguan (2015 year). Instruction — part 4

Remote control vehicle keys

Fig. 22 Remote control vehicle key with panic button.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Remote control vehicle key

The remote control vehicle key can unlock and lock the vehicle from a distance

⇒ Power locking

system.

The remote transmitter and battery are inside the remote control vehicle key. The receiver is inside the
passenger compartment. The operating range of the remote control vehicle key for a fresh battery is
several yards (meters) around the vehicle.

If the remote control vehicle key will not lock or unlock your vehicle, you probably need to replace the

battery in the remote control vehicle key

⇒ Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery. If this is

not the problem, the key should be resynchronized by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop. See also

⇒ Synchronizing the

remote control vehicle key.

Folding the key bit in or out

Pressing button

⇒

fig. 22

(1)

releases the key bit and folds it out.

To fold the key bit in press button

(1)

while pressing the key bit back until it clicks.

Panic button

Press the panic button

(2)

only in emergencies! After pushing the panic button, the horn will sound and

the turn signals will flash. Press the panic button again to switch off the panic feature.

Replacement vehicle keys

The vehicle identification number is required to get a replacement key or an additional remote control
vehicle key.

Depending on the model, up to 8 vehicle keys, each of which must be properly cut, coded,
programmed, and synchronized, can be used with your vehicle.

Each new vehicle key contains a microchip and must be coded with the data from the vehicle's
electronic immobilizer. A vehicle key will not work if it does not contain a microchip or contains a chip
that is not coded, even if the key bit was cut correctly.

You can obtain additional or duplicate remote control vehicle keys from authorized Volkswagen
dealers, authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities, and from certain independent repair facilities and
locksmiths which are qualified to make remote control vehicle keys.

Each vehicle key must be programmed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility in order for it to work with your vehicle.

To find the nearest qualified independent repair facility, locksmith, or Volkswagen dealer which can cut
and code replacement vehicle keys, call the VW Customer Care Hotline at 1-800-822-8987 or visit
http://www.vw.com and search for “replacement keys.”

Canadian customers can contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen Service Facility or
call the Volkswagen Canada Customer CARE Center at 1-800-822-8987.

NOTICE

The remote control vehicle keys contain electrical components. Protect them from damage,
moisture and rough handling.

Do not press the buttons on the remote control vehicle key unless you actually want to use the

function in question. Since terrain and conditions vary, pressing a button on the remote control vehicle
key when it is not necessary may unlock the vehicle or set off the panic alarm, even if you think you
are out of range.

Remote control vehicle key functions can be temporarily disrupted by interference from

transmitters near the vehicle that use the same frequency range (such as radio equipment or mobile
phones).

Things between the remote control vehicle key and vehicle, bad weather, as well as a weak

battery can reduce the operating range.

If the remote control vehicle key buttons

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fig. 22

or the power locking buttons

⇒ Unlocking or

locking the vehicle from the inside are pushed repeatedly in quick succession, the power locking
system is switched off for a brief period to help keep it from being overloaded. The vehicle is then
unlocked for about 30 seconds. Unless a door or the rear hatch is opened in this span of time, the
vehicle is automatically locked afterwards.

Mechanical key

Fig. 23 Mechanical key.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The remote control vehicle key set includes a mechanical key

⇒

fig. 23

.

Use the mechanical key for:

Manually locking and unlocking the vehicle
Starting engine

Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key

Fig. 24 Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

If a button in the remote control vehicle key is pressed briefly, the indicator light

⇒

fig. 24

(arrow) will

flash once briefly. If you push and hold a button, it flashes repeatedly.

If the indicator light in the remote control vehicle key does not come on when the button is pressed,

the battery inside the key must be replaced

⇒ Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery.

A Declaration of Compliance with United States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is found in the

Consumer information section of this Manual

⇒ Consumer information.

Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery

Fig. 25 Remote control vehicle key: Open battery compartment cover.

Fig. 26 Remote control vehicle key: Remove old battery.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Volkswagen recommends having the battery in the remote control vehicle key changed by an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The battery is on the back of the remote control vehicle key under a cover

⇒

fig. 25

.

When changing the battery, pay attention to the correct polarity and use the same type of battery

⇒

.

Replacing the battery

Unfold the key bit on the remote control vehicle key

⇒ Remote control vehicle keys.

Remove the cover on the back of the remote control vehicle key

⇒

fig. 25

in the direction of the

arrow

⇒

.

Use a thin object to pry the battery out of the battery compartment

⇒

fig. 26

.

Position the new battery in as shown

⇒

fig. 26

and press it into the battery compartment (opposite

to direction of the arrow)

⇒

.

Position the cover as shown

⇒

fig. 25

and press it down (opposite to direction of the arrow) until

you hear it click into place.

NOTICE

Changing the battery improperly can damage the remote control vehicle key.
Using the wrong battery can damage the remote control vehicle key. Replace a dead battery

with a new one that has the same voltage, size, and specifications.

Make sure the plus and minus poles of the battery are correctly positioned.

Dispose of old batteries in an environmentally responsible manner and keep them out of the

reach of children.

Batteries of the type used in your remote control vehicle key may contain Perchlorate Material.

Special handling may apply – see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey all legal
requirements regarding handling and disposal of these batteries. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and
authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities are familiar with the requirements, and we recommend that
you have them perform this service for you.

Synchronizing the remote control vehicle key

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

If the button is pressed often while outside the operating range, it is possible that the vehicle cannot
be locked or unlocked anymore with the remote control vehicle key. Synchronize the vehicle key as
follows:

Unfold the key bit on the remote control vehicle key

⇒ Remote control vehicle keys.

Remove the cap from the door handle on the driver door

⇒ Emergency closing and opening.

Press the button on the remote control vehicle key. Stand immediately next to vehicle while

doing so.

Manually unlock the vehicle using the key bit within 1 minute. The synchronization is complete.
Reinstall the cap.

Power locking system

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Indicator light in the driver door

Description of the power locking system

Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the outside

Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside

Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access

Anti-theft alarm system

The power locking system works properly only when all doors and the rear hatch are completely
closed. When the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with the remote control vehicle key.

For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Access with push button start, the vehicle can be locked only if
the ignition is switched off and the driver door is closed.

Leaving the vehicle unlocked for longer periods of non-use (for example, in your garage) can cause
the vehicle battery to drain so that the engine can no longer be started.

More information:

Exterior views
Volkswagen Information System
Vehicle key set
Doors
Rear hatch
Power windows
Power sunroof
Trailer towing
Emergency closing and opening

WARNING

Improper use of power locks can result in serious personal injury.

The power locking button locks all doors. Locking the doors from the inside can help

prevent unintended door opening during a collision and can also prevent unwanted entry
from the outside. Locked doors can, however, delay assistance to vehicle occupants and
rescue from the outside in an accident or other emergency.

Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the vehicle. All

doors can be locked from the inside with the power lock button. This could leave people
trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. Depending on the time of year, people trapped in the
vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly

in the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle
can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures.
Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death,
particularly to small children.

Never allow passengers to remain in a locked vehicle. In an emergency any person still

inside the vehicle might not be able to get out.

Indicator light in the driver door

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The indicator light for the power locking system is in the driver door

⇒ Passenger compartment.

After the vehicle is locked

Meaning

The red LED light flashes for about 2 seconds in short
intervals, then slower.

The vehicle is locked.

Red LED light flashes for about 2 seconds in short
intervals, then lights up continuously for about
30 seconds.

Locking system malfunction. See an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

NOTICE

Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.

Description of the power locking system

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The power locking system lets you unlock and lock all doors, the rear hatch, and the fuel filler flap:

From the outside with the remote control vehicle key.

From the outside with Keyless Access

⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the outside.

From the inside with the power locking button

Special functions of the power locking system can be activated or deactivated via the Convenience

sub-menu in the Settings menu on vehicles with the Premium instrument cluster

⇒ Volkswagen

Information System or by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The doors and the rear hatch can be locked manually if the remote control vehicle key or the power
locking system is not working.

Automatic locking (Auto lock)

The vehicle will lock automatically when it reaches a speed of about 10 mph (15 km/h). When the

vehicle is locked, the indicator light lights up in the power locking button

⇒

fig. 28

.

Automatic unlocking (Auto unlock)

All doors automatically unlock when you switch off the ignition and open a door from inside the vehicle.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, the doors will also unlock when the selector lever is in Park
(P) or the ignition is switched off. Auto unlock works only if the vehicle has been automatically locked
with the Auto lock feature. The indicator light goes out in the power locking button when the doors

unlock

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fig. 28

.

Locking the vehicle after airbag inflation

If the airbags are activated during a collision, the entire vehicle is unlocked. Depending on the severity
of the damage, the vehicle can be locked after a collision when the airbags have deployed as follows:

Function

Action

Locking the vehicle with the
power locking button:

– Switch the ignition off.
– Open a door once.
– Press the power locking button .

Locking the vehicle with the
remote control vehicle key:

– Switch the ignition off and on again
OR: Remove the remote control vehicle from the ignition.
– Open a door once.
– Lock the vehicle with the remote control vehicle key.

If the remote control vehicle key buttons

⇒ Vehicle key set or one of the power locking buttons

⇒Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside are pushed repeatedly in quick succession, the

power locking system is switched off for a brief period to help keep it from being overloaded. The
vehicle is then unlocked for about 30 seconds. Unless a door or the rear hatch is opened during this
time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards.

Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the outside

Fig. 27 Remote control vehicle key with panic button.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Function

Using the buttons on the remote control vehicle

key buttons

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fig. 27

Unlock the vehicle.

Press the button. Keep pressed to unlock all doors
and the rear hatch.

Lock the vehicle.

Press the button.

Unlock the rear hatch.

Press the

button.

Note: Depending on the settings for the power locking system in the Convenience sub-menu on
vehicles with the Premium instrument cluster, it may be necessary to press the button on the

remote control vehicle key twice to unlock all doors and the rear hatch

⇒ Volkswagen Information

System.

The vehicle key unlocks or locks the vehicle only when the battery in the remote control key has
enough power, and the remote control vehicle key is within a few yards/meters of the vehicle.

All turn signals flash once and the horn beeps once to confirm that the vehicle has been locked.

The horn beep can be disabled by deactivating the “ATA confirmation” feature in the Convenience

submenu

⇒ Convenience sub-menu.

All turn signals flash twice to confirm that the vehicle has been unlocked.

If the turn signals do not flash to confirm locking, one or more doors, the rear hatch or the engine hood
is not locked.

If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with the remote control vehicle key.

If the vehicle was unlocked with the remote control vehicle key and the door or the rear hatch has not
been opened in about 30 seconds, the vehicle is automatically locked again. This feature helps
prevent you from leaving the vehicle unlocked unintentionally.

Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside

Fig. 28 On all 4 doors: Power locking button.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Press button

⇒

fig. 28

:

Unlock the vehicle.

Lock the vehicle.

The power locking button works whether the ignition is switched on or off but only when all doors are
closed.

If the vehicle is locked with the remote control vehicle key, the power locking switch is deactivated.

If the vehicle is locked with the power locking button:

The yellow indicator light in the power locking button lights up

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fig. 28

to indicate that all doors

and the rear hatch are locked.

Opening doors or the rear hatch from the outside is not possible, at a traffic light, for example.
Doors can be unlocked and opened separately from inside the vehicle by pulling the door handle to

open the door. The indicator light goes out. The unopened doors and rear hatch remain locked and
cannot be opened from the outside.

An open driver door will not be locked. This helps keep the driver from being locked out of the

vehicle.

The vehicle is unlocked if you push the button while the vehicle is standing still. Depending on the

settings in the Convenience submenu

⇒ Convenience sub-menu, it may also be unlocked when you

switch off the ignition and open a door from inside the vehicle (Auto unlock). On vehicles with
automatic transmission, it may also be unlocked when the selector lever is in Park (P) and the ignition
is switched off.

Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access

Fig. 29 Ranges of the Keyless Access with push button start.

Fig. 30 Keyless Access with push button start: Sensor 1 for unlocking on the inside of the front door handles.
Sensor for locking 2 on the outside of the door handles.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Keyless Access is a keyless starting and locking system that unlocks and locks the vehicle without
active use of a remote control vehicle key. All you have to do is touch a sensor surface on one of the

front door handles

⇒

fig. 29

or push the button on the rear hatch

⇒ Opening the rear hatch when a

valid vehicle key is within range

⇒

.

General information

When a valid vehicle key comes within range

⇒

fig. 29

, the Keyless Access with push button start

recognizes a valid vehicle entry request as soon as a door handle sensor is touched on the driver or
front passenger door or the button on the rear hatch is pressed. The following functions are then
enabled without active use of the vehicle key:

Keyless Entry: Unlocking the vehicle with the sensor surfaces on the door handles of the driver or

front passenger door

⇒

fig. 30

(1)

or by using the button on the rear hatch.

Keyless Go: Start the engine and drive. just have to press the starter button and a valid remote

control vehicle key must be inside the vehicle.

Keyless Exit: Locking the vehicle via the door handle of the driver or front passenger door

(2)

.

The power locks and the closing system work like the standard unlocking and locking system. Only the
way that the systems are operated is different.

All turn signals flash twice to confirm that the vehicle has been unlocked and once to confirm that it
has been locked.

If the vehicle was unlocked and within the next few seconds no door or the rear hatch has been
opened, the vehicle is automatically locked again.

Unlocking and opening doors (Keyless Entry)

Grasp the door handle of the driver or front passenger door so that you touch the unlocking sensor

surface

(1)

.

Open the door.

Closing and locking doors (Keyless Exit)

Close the driver door.
Touch the sensor surface in the door handle on the driver or front passenger door

(2)

once. The

vehicle is locked. The door being locked must be closed.

Unlocking and locking the rear hatch

If the vehicle is locked and if a valid vehicle key is within range

⇒

fig. 29

of the rear hatch, it unlocks

automatically when opened.

Open and close the rear hatch as you would a standard rear hatch

The rear hatch locks automatically when it is closed except in the following situations:

The vehicle is completely unlocked.
When an authorized vehicle key is inside the vehicle.

Locking with a second vehicle key

If a remote control vehicle key is inside the passenger compartment, the vehicle can be locked from
the outside only if a second valid vehicle key is within range.

When the vehicle is locked from the outside, the keyless go (starting) function of any keys left in the
passenger compartment will be deactivated. All other functions (remote central locking and unlocking
as well as emergency starting) remain active and unchanged.

A key that was inside the vehicle when it was locked from the outside is reactivated:

by pressing a button on the deactivated key.
by pressing a door handle sensor when the deactivated key is outside of the vehicle, but within

range.

by starting the engine with the starter button on the center console.

Automatic deactivation of sensors

If the vehicle has not been unlocked or locked for a longer period of time, the proximity sensors in the
passenger door are automatically deactivated.

If a sensor on the door handle of a locked vehicle is activated too often, for instance by a bush or
hedge that rubs against the vehicle, the sensors in the door handle on that side of the vehicle are
switched off for about 30 minutes.

The door handle sensors become active again if one of the following events occurs:

30 minutes have passed.
OR: The vehicle is unlocked using the button in the remote control vehicle key.
OR: The rear hatch is opened.

OR: The vehicle is mechanically unlocked with the vehicle key.

Convenience features

To use the convenience closing feature to close all power windows, hold your finger on the lock sensor

surface

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fig. 30

(2)

on the outside of the door handle for a few seconds until the windows close.

Remove your finger from the lock sensor surface

(2)

to stop the function. If you touch the unlock

sensor surface 1 on the inside of the door handle immediately after releasing the lock sensor surface 1
(arrow), all of the windows will open (safety function). Pinch protection is active during convenience
closing of the windows.

The settings in the Settings – Convenience menu determine which doors open when the door
handle sensor surface is touched.

NOTICE

The door handle sensor surfaces can be activated by a strong stream of water or steam if a
valid vehicle key is within range of the vehicle.

All windows may open if you turn the spray of water or steam away from and then back onto

the door handle sensor surface in quick succession. If at least one power window is opened
and the sensor is continuously activated, convenience closing is started.

The door may not open if the outside and inside door handles are used at the same time.

If the automatic transmission is not in Park (P) position, the electronic steering column lock will

not lock and the vehicle will not lock via sensors in the front door handles or the remote control vehicle
key.

If the vehicle battery or the battery in the remote control vehicle key is weak or dead, it might not

be possible to unlock and lock the vehicle using Keyless Access. The vehicle can still be manually
locked or unlocked with the key bit

The driver message Key not in range appears in the instrument cluster display if there is no

remote control vehicle key inside the vehicle or if the system does not recognize the vehicle key. The
key may not be recognized, for example, if it is covered by something that interferes with the signal
(such as a briefcase), or if the remote control vehicle key battery is weak. Electronic devices such as
mobile phones can also interfere with the signal.

Dirt on the door handles that contains a lot of salt (especially in winter) can affect the way the

door handle sensors work. Cleaning the door handles can help with this problem

Anti-theft alarm system

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Your vehicle is either equipped with an anti-theft alarm system or pre-equipped for anti-theft alarm
system installation. If the vehicle is pre-equipped for installation of the anti-theft alarm system, the
alarm system can be retrofitted by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility.

The anti-theft alarm system makes it more difficult for someone to break into or steal the vehicle.

The anti-theft alarm system is automatically activated when the vehicle is locked by pressing the lock
button on the remote control vehicle key.

When is the alarm triggered?

The anti-theft alarm system sounds for about 30 seconds and the turn signals flash for up to 5 minutes
if the following occurs with respect to the locked vehicle:

Opening a door that has been mechanically unlocked.
Forcibly opening a door.
Forcibly opening the engine hood.
Forcibly opening the rear hatch.
Switching on the ignition with an invalid key.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery.
Disconnecting an anti-theft system integrated trailer.

Deactivating the alarm

Unlock the vehicle with the unlock button on the remote control vehicle key and switch on the ignition
with a valid remote control vehicle key.

For vehicles with Keyless Access, the alarm can be deactivated by grasping one of the door handles
when a valid vehicle key is in range or by holding the remote control vehicle key to the right of the

steering column trim and pressing the starter button

⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless

Access.

After the alarm has stopped and the vehicle is opened again in the same or a different area that

is protected by the alarm, the alarm is triggered again. For example, the alarm will sound again if the
rear hatch is opened after one of the doors has been opened.

The anti-theft alarm system is not activated when the vehicle is locked with the power lock

switch on the inside of the driver or front passenger doors.

If the driver door is mechanically unlocked using the vehicle key bit, only the driver door is

unlocked, but not the entire vehicle. Switching on the ignition deactivates the anti-theft alarm system
and activates the central locking button. To unlock the doors, use the central locking button or remote
control vehicle key.

If the vehicle battery is dead or weak, the anti-theft alarm system will not work properly.

Doors

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Warning light

Child safety lock

More information:

Exterior views
Vehicle key set
Power locking system
Power windows
Emergency closing and opening

WARNING

A door that is not closed properly may open suddenly when the vehicle is moving and cause
severe injuries.

Stop immediately and close the door.
Make sure that the door is safely and completely latched when closed. The closed door

must be flush with the surrounding auto body parts.

Open or close doors only if no one is in the way.

WARNING

A door kept open with the door stop may close in strong winds or on inclines and cause
injuries.

Always hold doors by the door handle while opening and closing.

Warning light

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Lights

up

Possible cause

Proper response

At least one vehicle door is open or
improperly closed.

Stop!

Open and close the door again.

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.

If a door is not closed properly, the red warning light lights up in the instrument cluster display
showing an open door.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment and options, a symbol may be displayed in the instrument
cluster instead of the warning light. The symbol will still be displayed even after the ignition is switched
off. The Premium instrument cluster display goes out about 15 seconds after the vehicle has been
locked.

Child safety lock

Fig. 31 In the left rear door: Child safety lock A deactivated, B activated.

Fig. 32 In the right rear door: Child safety lock A deactivated, B activated.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The child safety lock keeps the rear doors from being opened from the inside, so that children cannot
open them accidentally. When the child safety lock is engaged, the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside.

Engaging or disengaging child safety lock

Unlock the vehicle and open the respective rear door.
Unfold the key bit from the remote control vehicle key.
Using the key bit, move the slot into the desired position.

Slot position

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fig. 31

or

⇒

fig. 32

:

(A)

Child safety lock disengaged.

(B)

Child safety lock engaged.

WARNING

When the child safety lock is engaged, that rear door cannot be opened from the inside.

Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves, in the

vehicle when locking the doors. This could result in people being locked in the vehicle. This
could result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. Depending on the time of
year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly

in the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle
can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures.
Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death,
particularly to small children.

Rear hatch

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Warning light

Opening the rear hatch

Closing the rear hatch

More information:

Exterior views
Power locking system
Transporting
Emergency closing and opening

WARNING

Accidents and severe personal injuries can result if you unlock, open, or close the rear hatch
when someone is in the way.

Only open or close the rear hatch if no one is in the way.
After closing the rear hatch, always make sure that it is properly closed and locked so that

it cannot open suddenly when the vehicle is moving. The closed rear hatch must be flush
with the surrounding auto body parts.

Always keep the rear hatch closed while driving to help keep poisonous exhaust gas from

being drawn into the vehicle.

Never open the rear hatch when a luggage rack is installed and loaded. If, for example,

there are bicycles on a carrier on the rear hatch, it is possible that the hatch may be difficult
to open. An open rear hatch may fall on its own because of the additional weight. The open
rear hatch must be supported or the weight must be removed from the luggage rack first.

Close and lock the rear hatch and all doors when the vehicle is not in use. First, make sure

that no one is left inside the vehicle.

Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle, especially

when the rear hatch is open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the rear hatch shut,
becoming trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold,
depending on the season. Particularly in the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and
luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are
much higher than the outside temperatures. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can
cause unconsciousness and death, particularly to small children.

Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the vehicle. They

may lock the vehicle with the vehicle key or the power locking button and lock themselves in.

NOTICE

Before opening or closing the rear hatch, make sure there is enough room to do so, as for
example when the vehicle has a trailer or is in a garage.