Soft-close Doors
Soft-close doors pull a door or boot lid fully shut electrically once it reaches the first latch position.
What is Soft-close Doors?
They reduce the need to slam doors. They are common in premium cars. They also work on some boot lids. If the system fails, the door can usually still be closed firmly by hand. Workshops can check the motor and latch with a scan tool on many cars.
How it works
A small motor in the lock pulls the latch to its final position.
Why it matters for your car
Keep fingers clear while the mechanism closes. Faulty motors can leave a door not fully closed.
Other terms
- Adaptive Headlights
- AdBlue Crystallisation (Urea Deposits)
- Blower Motor (Heater Fan)
- Boot Lid (Trunk Lid)
- Build Date (Production Date)
- Charging Losses
- Door Card (Door Panel)
- Euro Emission Standards
- Fog Light
- Four-Valve Cylinder Head
- Hybrid Vehicle (HEV)
- Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS)
- Lead Loading (Body Solder)
- Misfuelling (Wrong Fuel)
- Octane Rating
- Regeneration Levels (Regen Settings)
- Throttle Adaptation (Throttle Relearn)
- Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
- Tyre Age (DOT Date Code)
- Tyre Changer (Tyre Fitting Machine)