Boot - Alfa Romeo 159 Owner's Handbook Manual

BOOT

The boot lock is electric and it is dis-
abled when the car is running.
Through the "Setup menu" (or the
Radionavigation system for certain
versions) boot opening can be set by
selecting the option "Indep. boot"
(see paragraph "Reconfigurable multi-
function display" in this section):
when this function is on, the boot can
only be opened by pressing the elec-
tronic key button `.
fig. 94
On certain versions, improper boot
closing is indicated by the instrument
panel warning light ´, whereas on
other versions the symbol R and a
message are displayed (see section
"Warning lights and messages").
When unlocked, the boot can be
opened from outside the vehicle press-
ing the electric logo (fig. 94) until it
snaps unlocked.
Tailgate opening is facilitated by the
side gas shock springs.
Opening the boot its internal light will
turn on and it will turn off automati-
cally when re-closing the tailgate.
Leaving the tailgate inadvertently
open, the light will turn off automati-
cally after a few minutes.
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