If you push or pull the button to open it, an electric latch releases, and the door opens....


With time though, the vacuum elements in the hatch like to break down... Try to seperately unlock the hatch, and see if that makes a difference.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.