Get Anti-theft alarm system Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

The red LED in the vehicle door ﬂashes brieﬂy and then stays on.

There is a malfunction in the locking system.

1. Contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

If the turn signals are not ﬂashing

The turn signals are not blinking as conﬁrmation when locking the vehicle:

1. Check whether all of the doors and the trunk lid and engine hood are closed.

2. Close any doors and trunk lid or engine hood that are not closed.

If the vehicle is locking automatically

The vehicle will lock again automatically after approximately 45 seconds if one of the following conditions apply:

The vehicle was unlocked, but not opened

The ignition was not switched on

The trunk lid was not opened.

Locking with a second vehicle key

For vehicles with Keyless Access with push-button start: If a second vehicle key is used to lock the vehicle from outside, the vehicle key inside the vehicle is

immediately disabled so that it cannot be used to start the engine; it is still possible to perform an emergency start, however.

1. Press the

as usual.

button on the remote control vehicle key inside the vehicle to enable the vehicle key inside the vehicle so that it can be used for to start the engin

Locking the vehicle after an airbag deploys

The entire vehicle unlocks when an airbag deploys in a collision. Depending on the severity of the damage, it may be possible to lock the vehicle as follows after the

collision:

1. Switch the ignition off.

2. Open the driver door and shut it again.

3. Lock the vehicle.

NOTICE

Strong streams of water or vapor could activate the sensors in the door handles if a valid vehicle key is located near the vehicle. If at least one window is open

and the sensors in one door handle are permanently activated, then all windows will close.

It may not be possible to unlock or lock the vehicle using Keyless Access if the 12 V vehicle battery or button cell battery in the vehicle is weak or drained. The

vehicle can be manually unlocked or locked.

If there is no valid vehicle key in the vehicle or one is not detected, a message will appear in the instrument cluster display. This can occur if another signal

interferes with the remote control vehicle key or if the remote control vehicle key is covered by an object, such as a metal case.

Anti-theft alarm system

The vehicle may be equipped with an anti-theft alarm system.

The anti-theft alarm system monitors the doors, the hood, and the trunk lid.

The anti-theft alarm system is automatically activated when you lock the vehicle.

If the vehicle is opened without using the valid vehicle key, then the anti-theft alarm system will go on and emit audible and visual warning signals for up to 5

minutes.

When is the alarm triggered?

If a door that was unlocked manually using the vehicle key is opened.

If the hood is opened.

If the trunk lid is opened.

If the ignition is switched on with an invalid vehicle key.

If the 12 V vehicle battery is disconnected.

Switching off the alarm

1. Unlock the vehicle with the

unlock button on the vehicle key.

Or: switch on the ignition using a valid vehicle key.

This may cause the alarm to sound brieﬂy for approximately one second.

2. For vehicles with Keyless Access with push-button start: Grasp the door handle ⇒ “Keyless Access” with push-button start .

The anti-theft alarm system will not work correctly if the 12 V vehicle battery is weak or drained.

Disconnecting the 12 V vehicle battery may set off the anti-theft alarm system.

If you have integrated a trailer into the anti-theft alarm system, breaking the connection to the trailer may trigger the anti-theft alarm system ⇒ Trailer towing

Trunk lid

Introduction

The trunk lid is unlocked and locked together with the doors.

On vehicles with Keyless Access, the trunk lid is automatically unlocked when opening ⇒ “Keyless Access” with push-button start .

If individual door opening or the opening of one side of doors is activated in the Infotainment system settings for opening and closing, you must press the

on the remote control vehicle key twice to unlock the trunk lid.

but

On vehicles with Keyless Access you must press the sensor on the inside of the driver's or front passenger's door handle twice to do this.

WARNING

Uncontrolled or unintentional release: opening and closing the trunk lid can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Do not open or close the trunk lid if anyone is in the way.

After closing the trunk lid, check that it is properly closed. When closed, the trunk lid must be ﬂush with the areas of the vehicle body that are around the

door.

Always keep the trunk lid closed while driving.

Never open the trunk lid when cargo is secured on it, such as bicycles. Additional weight can cause the trunk lid to begin closing by itself. If necessary,

prop the trunk lid open or remove the cargo beforehand.

Close and lock the trunk lid and all doors when the vehicle is not in use. Make sure that no one remains in the vehicle.

Never let children play in or on the vehicle unattended, especially when the trunk lid is open. Children could enter the luggage compartment, close the lid,

and then lock themselves in. 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.

WARNING

Unlocking or opening the trunk lid incorrectly or carelessly may lead to serious injuries.

The vehicle may not always detect when the trunk lid is not latched if a cargo rack that is carrying cargo is mounted on the trunk lid. If the trunk lid is not

latched, it may open suddenly while driving.

WARNING

If there is a heavy load of snow or cargo on the trunk lid, the additional weight may cause the lid to lower, which can result in serious injuries.

Never open the trunk lid if there is a heavy load of snow or cargo such as a cargo rack on it.

Remove the snow or cargo before opening the trunk lid.

WARNING

Do not press on the rear window of the trunk lid with your hand. The rear window could crack, which can result in injuries.

NOTICE

Never attach or secure cargo on the opening mechanisms. This could cause damage that could prevent the trunk lid from closing.

NOTICE

Never attach cargo to the rear window wiper or use the rear window wiper to hold cargo in place. This could cause damage that could result in the rear window

wiper breaking off.

Anti-theft alarm system for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

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