AlBinVA

I have a very difficult time trying to lock the door by pressing the "Tab A" button on the door handle. My success rate is about 5% and end up taking key out of pocket to lock. Any advice would be appreciated.

jhbrennan

Don't "press"...barely touch the spot with the back of 2 fingers.

Terry Adams

and don't grab the handle at the same time

16PanaHybrid

I just slap my palm against the outside of the handle and hold it there for a second. Works every time.

Blu311

Mine is a 2015, one little touch of the finger works for me 95% of the time, normally I just light rub my finger over that area and it locks.

AlBinVA

Thanks all

Was out and about today and I am getting the hang of the "Locking Touch". Worked immediately almost every time.

#1SomeGuy

I use the back of my index finger, just hold it gently there for a moment...and if you continue to hold, it will even fold the mirrors in.

chassis

Which vehicle did you drive prior to the Macan?

Different brands have different Comfort Entry experience.

MB has a large touch area on the door handle, the area is somewhat “flat”, and the area is sensitive. So pretty easy to use.

Porsche (Cayenne) has a smaller area, the area is recessed, and appears to be less sensitive. So a different user experience.

My solution for success each time is to touch and hold. Any skin surface will do, eg bad of hand, elbow, fingertip etc. The half second or one second hold seems to be the important step.

People report similar difficulties using HOLD on MB, it takes a certain technique but once learned is easily repeatable. HOLD on Porsche is a bit easier to engage than MB.

AlBinVA

My two previous cars with entry were a 991.2 c2s and a Lexus RCF. Both worked flawlessly. My current Macan, not as responsive, but it has gotten better since I lightened my touch on the handle as suggested above.
Thanks