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      11-12-2016, 02:27 AM   #1
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So I learned that we have an active spoiler of sorts. Turns out you can open the trunk from the door button while in drive

Considering your palm rests right over that, especially if you're rolling the windows up/down...I think it's a tad silly to be able to unlock it considering how easy it is to accidentally push it.

Guess I'll have to be extra careful now.
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      11-12-2016, 08:47 AM   #2
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I've done that before too.

Such a bad spot to put that button. I had to pull over and quickly close it in fear of something bad happening to the glass (idk I just overthink it I guess).
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      11-12-2016, 05:46 PM   #3
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i used to get so annoying that when I get into the car and all ready to go, ready to roll down the window and instead pressed the trunk...

but never knew it opens while driving...
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      11-12-2016, 05:58 PM   #4
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Yep, done that too. The trick I tought myself is to feel for the shape of the button. That has kept me from pressing the trunk button accidentally.

Now, back to the spoiler idea: I wonder, if you go fast enough, if the downforce could be sufficient to lock the lid back in place for you. ;-)
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      11-13-2016, 07:17 AM   #5
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Perhaps length of arms and seating position are a factor. I have never activated the button accidentally.
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      11-14-2016, 01:36 AM   #6
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Me either , I don't think location of the button is in a terrible place .I accidentally remember activating seat heaters in other cars when my knee touched the buttons .
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      11-14-2016, 03:07 PM   #7
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I did it this past weekend. Luckily I was in a traffic jam when it happened. I jumped out of the car and my girlfriend was like "What the hell are you doing?"
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