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Checking inner release of luggage compartment (Trunk Entrapment)

CAUTION:
  • If a person trapped in the front luggage compartment unlocks the front lid when the vehicle is in motion, the locking hook of the lower part of the lid lock will open completely at a speed of less than 3 km/h (just under 2 mph).
  • At a speed greater than 3 km/h, the locking hook of the lower part of the lid lock will not unlock.
  • Stop the vehicle immediately when the warning light lights up.
NOTE: The test item > Checking inner unlocking (Trunk Entrapment) < has been added to the countries specification C02 (for USA) and C36 (for Canada) from model year 2002.
  1. Engage the upper part of the lock 996 551 051 02 = tool (Porsche spare part) in the lower part of the lock -direction of arrow-. 
    Fig 1: Engaging Upper Part Of Luggage Compartment Lock In Lower Part Of Lock
    G03103124Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Unlock unlocking lever in the luggage compartment. Check whether the upper part of the lid lock disengages automatically.
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