Unlocking The Trunk Lid/Tailgate

In practice there is no "locked" mode for the lock on the tailgate/trunk lid. The difference between locked and unlocked is whether the central electronic module (CEM) will activate the lock motor or not when the switch on the tailgate/trunk lid is pressed.

The tailgate/trunk lid is "locked" and "unlocked" at the same time as other doors if an unlock command is received from the remote key. The tailgate/trunk lid can also be unlocked separately using a dedicated button on the remote key. The tailgate/trunk lid can also be unlocked separately using a switch on the light switch module (LSM).

As a standby option the tailgate can also be opened using the key blade. In order to do this, the protective cover next to the switch on the tailgate must be removed to expose the lock cylinder. The remedy will deploy the alarm if installed. The alarm can be reset by inserting the remote key in the starter module.

The switch on the tailgate/trunk lid and the lock motor are directly connected to the central electronic module (CEM).