Opening The Rear Hatch - Volkswagen Beetle 2014 Owner's Manual

Do not place any objects on the rear spoiler. The rear spoiler could be damaged.
If the vehicle must be pushed, do not push against the rear spoiler. The rear spoiler and the
rear hatch could be damaged.
NOTICE
Never use the gas strut to hold or clamp a load in place. This can damage the rear hatch and
make it impossible to close.
Display
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Lights up Possible cause
Icon appears
Rear hatch open or improperly closed.
in the display
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 the rear hatch is not closed properly, the vehicle icon appears in the instrument cluster display
showing an open rear hatch ⇒
f ig.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and options, the icon may still be displayed even after the
ignition is switched off as long as the key has not been taken out of the ignition. The icon in the in-
strument cluster display goes out about 15 seconds after the vehicle has been locked.
WARNING
If the rear hatch is not closed properly, it may open suddenly when the vehicle is moving and
cause severe injuries.
Stop immediately and close the rear hatch.
Always make sure the rear hatch is securely latched after you close it.

Opening the rear hatch

Fig. 28 In the remote control vehicle key: Button to unlock and open the rear hatch.
Proper response
Stop!
Open the rear hatch and then close it
again.
13, ⇒ 14, ⇒
f ig. f ig. 15.