found hose in trunk - what is it for?

Hi, I found a hose in my trunk goes from left to right, no idea what it is for… does anyone know?

thanks

[image]http://www.virtualhelvetia.ch/exige/hose02.jpg[/image]

[image]http://www.virtualhelvetia.ch/exige/hose01.jpg[/image]

I think its to drain the water that collects in the channel the cover sits into

hm, this might be the reaseon why my trunk is flooded when raining