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Vehicle key functions

Fig. 46 Vehicle key without key bit.

Unlock the vehicle. All turn signals will flash twice.

Unlock the trunk lid separately. All turn signals will flash twice.

Lock the vehicle. All turn signals will flash once.

Indicator light: flashes when a button is pressed.

Panic button (depending on vehicle equipment).

Fig. 47 Vehicle key with remote start relay function.

Unlock the vehicle. All turn signals will flash twice.

Unlock the trunk lid separately. All turn signals will flash twice.

Lock the vehicle. All turn signals will flash once.

Indicator light: flashes when a button is pressed.

Panic button (depending on vehicle equipment).

Remote start relay function (depending on the vehicle equipment).

Panic button (depending on vehicle equipment)

Only use the panic button

in case of an emergency. When you press the panic button, the horn will sound and the vehicle lights will ﬂash. Pressing the panic

button again switches off the alarm.

Remote start relay button (depending on vehicle equipment)

1. To carry out the remote start, press the

button once and press the

button twice ⇒ Remote start function.

During remote start, the parking light turns on. Pressing the

button switches off the engine.

WARNING

Careless or unintended use of the vehicle key can cause crashes and serious injuries.

Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle. Children or unauthorized people could lock the doors and/or the trunk lid, start the engine,

or switch on the ignition and activate electrical equipment, such as the power windows.

Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. In an emergency, they will not be able to leave the vehicle unassisted or care for

themselves. For example, depending on the season, the temperature inside the vehicle could become very high or low, which can lead to serious injuries,

illness or death, especially for very young children.

NOTICE

Protect the vehicle key from moisture and strong impacts.

Regular use of comfort systems and other usage patterns shorten the service life of the button cell in the vehicle key.

Emergency key (vehicle key without key bit)

Fig. 48 Vehicle key: Unlocking the emergency key (general example).

Push the locking mechanism in the direction of the arrow.

Remove the emergency key in the direction of the arrow.

Emergency key.

There may be an emergency key ﬁg. 48

Possible functions:

located in the vehicle key that can be used to manually unlock and lock the vehicle.

Unlock and lock the glove compartment.

Unlock and lock the vehicle manually ⇒ Vehicle key functions.

Switch the childproof lock on and off ⇒ Child safety lock.

Replacing the button cell battery

Volkswagen recommends having the button cell changed by suitably qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen deale

or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility ⇒

Fig. 49 Vehicle key: opening the battery compartment cover.

Insertion into the outer guide.

Direction of rotation of the flat-bladed screwdriver.

Cover

Fig. 50 Vehicle key: replacing the button cell battery

1. Remove the emergency key ⇒ Emergency key (vehicle key without key bit) .

2. Slide the blade of the ﬂat-bladed screwdriver in the direction of the arrow approximately 1 cm (approx. 0.4 in) into the outer guide on the emergency key in the

remote control vehicle key ﬁg. 49.

3. Turn the ﬂat-bladed screwdriver clockwise until the cover pops up ﬁg. 49.

4. Push the cover in the direction of the arrow and remove it ﬁg. 49.

5. Lift the button cell battery out of the battery compartment ﬁg. 50 , ⇒

6. Press the new button cell battery into the battery compartment.

7. Press the cover out of the housing ﬁg. 49 , ⇒

8. Store the emergency key ⇒ Emergency key (vehicle key without key bit) .

9. Dispose of drained battery in a way that will not harm the environment.

DANGER

If button cell batteries are swallowed or enter the windpipe, serious or fatal injuries will occur within a very short time due to choking or internal burns.

Seek medical assistance immediately if you suspect that a button cell battery has been swallowed.

Always keep the remote control and key fob with button cell batteries out of the reach of children.

NOTICE

If the button cell battery is replaced incorrectly or batteries are unsuitable, it can damage the vehicle key.

Only replace a drained battery with a new battery of the same voltage, size, and speciﬁcation.

Make sure the battery is facing in the right direction when inserting it.

If the battery cover cannot be closed, do not use the remote control.

The type of batteries used in the remote control of your vehicle key can contain perchlorate. This requires special handling. Observe all legal requirements

regarding the handling and disposal of these batteries ⇒ Disposal of old batteries and electronic devices. Volkswagen recommends having this service carried

out for you by suitably qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

Synchronizing a vehicle key

If the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked using the vehicle key, synchronize the vehicle key or replace the button cell battery ⇒ Replacing the button cell battery

Synchronizing a vehicle key

1. Stand next to the vehicle.

2. Press the

Or:

button on the vehicle key twice, quickly.

1. Remove the emergency key ⇒ Emergency key (vehicle key without key bit) .

2. If necessary, remove the cap from the driver's door handle ⇒ Locking the front passenger door and rear doors in an emergency .

3. Press the

button on the vehicle key.

4. Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key.

5. Open the driver door.

If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm system, the alarm will be triggered immediately ⇒ Anti-theft alarm system.

6. Switch the ignition on.

Please note: To switch on the ignition, put the remote control vehicle key in the cup holder or in the storage compartment in the center console

⇒ Troubleshooting.

This completes the synchronization.

Troubleshooting

Vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked

Remote control is disrupted by objects, poor weather conditions or transmitters on the same frequency band close to the vehicle (e.g. cell phones), as well as by a

drained button cell.

The central locking switches off brieﬂy to protect it from overloading.

1. Close the driver door.

Or: Synchronize the vehicle key ⇒ Synchronizing a vehicle key .

Or: Change the battery cell in the vehicle key ⇒ Replacing the button cell battery.

The indicator light is not blinking

If the indicator light in the vehicle key does not blink when you press one of the buttons, then the button cell battery in the vehicle key must be replaced.

You can get an additional or replacement vehicle key from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

“Keyless Access” with push-button start

Introduction

Keyless Access makes it possible to unlock and lock the vehicle without actively using the key. A valid vehicle key must be present within the vicinity of the vehicle t

use this function.

Unlocking or locking using Keyless Access

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