Trunk / Liftgate: Description and Operation

Internal And External Trunk Lid Releases







A welded double loop rear towing eye is installed on the right hand rear corner of the luggage floor.

The trunk lid which is dedicated either to the coupe or the convertible, consists of inner and outer panels clinched together to minimise welding requirements. For some markets, warning triangle stowage is provided in the trunk lid liner. The trunk is opened from the car interior via a switch mounted in the driver side underscuttle. This switch is only operational when the valet mode is inactive, security disarmed (vehicle is unlocked) and the vehicle is stationary.

A key operated lock situated on the RHS of the trunk rear panel, provides emergency external access to the trunk. Nonlocking gas struts support the trunk lid when open.

The fuel filler flap which incorporates a magnetic filler cap retainer, is unlocked via an illuminated switch in the driver's underscuttle. The filler flap can only be opened when the engine is not running, security is disarmed and the car is either unlocked or the key is in the ignition switch. A petrol/water drain is provided in the filler recess.