Automatic Rear Lid
Doors & Rear Lid
Automatic Rear Lid
The new automatic rear lid, which is much more convenient and highly practical for loading the vehicle, is available as an option for all Cayenne models. The rear lid can be both opened and closed fully automatically at the touch of a button with this option.
Opening The Rear Lid Automatically
When towing a trailer, the rear lid can only be opened using the release button on the rear lid.
The rear lid can be opened in three different ways:
Option 1 - Press the release button on the rear lid. The vehicle must be unlocked in this case. The vehicle does not have to be unlocked if it has Porsche Entry & Drive. You simply need to have the vehicle key with you, e.g. in your pocket.
Option 2 - Press the button on the key for approx. 1 second. If the vehicle is locked, the doors will remain locked when you open the rear lid.
Option 3 - With the ignition switched on, pull the switch in the driver's door and hold it until the rear lid is fully open. The process for opening the rear lid will be interrupted if you release the switch too soon.
Closing The Rear Lid Automatically
Make sure that the load is not too close to the rear lid when closing it because otherwise the process for closing the rear lid will be aborted and the rear lid will stop and not fully close and lock.
Press the button in the rear lid trim. Interrupting the opening/closing process in dangerous situations.
The opening/closing process is interrupted immediately if one of the following buttons/switches is actuated:
- Pressing the button on the key,
or releasing the switch in the driver's door,
or pressing the button in the rear lid trim,
or pressing the release button on the rear lid.
Automatic opening/closing can be resumed at any time. To do this, simply actuate the relevant button/switch.
Obstacle Detection While Opening The Rear Lid
If the opening process is blocked by an obstacle, the rear lid will not open. An alarm sounds. Once the obstacle is removed, the rear lid can be opened by pressing the button on the key or pulling the switch in the driver's door or pressing the release button on the rear lid.
Obstacle Detection When Closing The Rear Lid
If the closing process is blocked by an obstacle, the closing process is aborted. An alarm sounds and the rear lid remains partially open. Once the obstacle is removed, the rear lid can be closed by actuating a button/switch.
Setting The Opening Height Of The Rear Lid
The opening height of the rear lid can be set individually, for example, so that the rear lid will not hit the garage ceiling. The vehicle height depends on the level settings for vehicles with level control.
Use these steps:
1. Stand behind the vehicle and open the rear lid.
2. Use the button on the key to stop the automatic opening process at about 2/3 of the opening height.
3. Then move the rear lid up with your hand until it is at the required opening height. When doing so, make sure the lid is far enough away from any obstacles.
4. Press the button in the rear lid trim and hold it for approx. 3 seconds. An acknowledge tone sounds and the direction indicators flash once. The opening height for the rear lid is now programmed. The rear lid can now be closed by pressing the button. This setting cannot be deleted. If a different setting is required, repeat the procedure from Step 1 to 4.
Malfunction Of The Rear Lid Drive
The automatic function is not active if the battery voltage is too low. Actuating a button releases the lock on the rear lid and a warning beep sounds for 3 seconds. The rear lid can now be opened manually.
NOTES: A warning beep sounds while the automatic rear lid is moving on vehicles designed specifically for the USA and Mexico.