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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Closing the tailgate

Fig. 38 shows the handle recess inside an open Volkswagen Golf Mk7 tailgate used to pull it shut. The correct technique is to grip one of the interior trim handles and pull down with some force until the lock engages fully — this page confirms exactly how to check that the tailgate has latched properly rather than just appearing closed.

Fig. 38 Open tailgate: handle recess for closing the tailgate

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

Closing the tailgate

  • Grip one of the handles in the interior trim of the tailgate   (arrows).
  • Pull the tailgate down with some force until it engages in the lock.
  • Pull the tailgate to ensure that it is engaged securely.

Locking the tailgate

The vehicle will lock again automatically after approximately 120 seconds if you do not open one of the doors or the tailgate. This function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.

The tailgate can only be locked when it is properly closed and engaged.

  • The tailgate is also locked by the central locking system.
  • If the tailgate of a locked vehicle is unlocked using the   button on the vehicle key, it will lock again a few seconds after it is closed. The anti-theft alarm is activated immediately after it is closed   .
  • If the tailgate is closed but not locked, it will lock automatically once the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 9 km/h (6 mph).

WARNING

Serious injuries can occur if the tailgate is closed incorrectly or without due care and attention.
  • Never leave children playing unattended in or around the vehicle, especially when the tailgate is open. Children could climb into the luggage compartment and shut the tailgate, thereby trapping themselves inside. Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This could cause serious injuries or illness, or even have fatal consequences.

Before closing the tailgate, check that the vehicle key is not in the luggage compartment.

    Questions & answers

    Closing the tailgate — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I close the Golf Mk7 tailgate properly?
    Grip one of the handles in the interior trim of the tailgate, pull it down with some force until it engages in the lock, then pull the tailgate to confirm it is latched securely.
    Does the Golf Mk7 tailgate lock automatically when I close it?
    If the car was locked before you opened the tailgate, it will re-lock automatically once the tailgate is closed. You do not need to press the lock button again.
    Is there a powered closing feature on the Golf Mk7 tailgate?
    On models with the optional power tailgate, pressing a button on the tailgate or on the key initiates an automatic closing sequence. The tailgate pulls itself shut and latches.
    What if the Golf Mk7 tailgate does not latch when I close it?
    Check that nothing is caught in the seal or latch area. If the tailgate still does not latch, the lock mechanism or the striker may need inspection by a workshop.
    Opening the tailgate
    Fig. 36 In the vehicle key: button for unlocking and opening the tailgate Fig. 37 Opening the tailgate from the outside First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings ...

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