Trunk / Liftgate: Description and Operation

Closing Aid

When closing the rear window, an electric closing aid with an integrated middle attachment and eject mechanism also kicks in. A spring-loaded lock holds the rear window leaving a gap of approx. -> length: 20 mm. If this lock is pressed too far, an electric motor activates the closing aid, which automatically closes the rear window.







Closing aid operation

Closing aid microswitch 1 (intermediate catch)
Closing aid microswitch 2 (unlocked)
Closing aid microswitch 3 (locked)

Locking procedure

1. Closing aid ready. Closing aid microswitch 1 (intermediate catch) and microswitch 2 (unlocked) are closed. Closing aid microswitch 3 (locked) is open.
2. The catch bar for the rear window presses on the locking hook, which actuates closing aid microswitch 1 (intermediate catch). The motor turns until closing aid microswitch 1 (intermediate catch) is actuated again.
3. The rear window is locked. All three microswitches are open.

Unlocking procedure

1. Closing aid ready. The rear window is locked. Closing aid microswitch 1 (intermediate catch) or microswitch 2 (unlocked) must be actuated.
2. When the Open button is pressed, the motor turns until closing aid microswitch 3 (locked) is actuated again. The rear window is unlocked and the microswitches are in their original position again.