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Operating convenience functions

The electric windows close automatically.

On vehicles with a tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof, the sunroof also closes.

1. Press and hold the sensor on the driver or passenger door handle for a few seconds ﬁg. 57.

The sensor functions can be adjusted in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system.

The unlock function is deactivated for several seconds so that you can check if the vehicle locked correctly.

If the sensor is touched twice, the entire vehicle will unlock even after a single door is unlocked.

Troubleshooting

If Keyless Access is not working

The sensor function may be impaired if the sensor is dirty.

1. Clean the sensors.

If all turn signals ﬂash four times

The vehicle key that was last used is still in the vehicle.

1. Remove the key and lock the vehicle.

Automatic sensor deactivation

The sensors will deactivate automatically under the following conditions:

If the vehicle is not unlocked or locked for a long period of time

If a sensor is triggered too frequently

Reactivating the sensor pads:

1. Unlock the vehicle using the

button on the vehicle key.

Valid vehicle key cannot be detected

The yellow indicator light turns on. A message will also appear in the instrument cluster display.

The vehicle key is no longer in the vehicle or within range of the sensors.

1. Do not switch the ignition off.

2. Bring the vehicle key back into the vehicle or within range of the sensors.

If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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. If the stream of water or vapor is removed brieﬂy from the sensor in a

door handle and then redirected at the sensor, all of the windows may open.

If the message Keyless faulty. appears in the instrument cluster display, there may be a malfunction in the Keyless Access system. Contact an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

Doors and central locking button

Introduction

The doors can be manually locked and in some cases unlocked, for example if the vehicle key or the central locking system is malfunctioning.

The central locking system allows you to unlock and lock all doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel ﬁller ﬂap from one location.

The vehicle can be locked when the ignition has been switched off or if the driver has exited the vehicle when the engine is stopped.

An image in the instrument cluster display indicates if one or more doors have not opened or closed correctly ⇒ Driver information.

Do not continue driving!

Open the respective door and close it again.

The image is also displayed when the ignition is switched off, and it turns off several seconds after the doors are closed and the vehicle has been locked.

WARNING

If a door is not closed correctly, it can open suddenly while driving and cause serious injuries.

Stop immediately and close the door.

When closing the door, make sure it engages securely and completely. When closed, the door must be ﬂush with the areas of the vehicle body that are

around the door.

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

WARNING

When the door is being held open by the door arrester, it may close by itself in high winds or on inclines, which can cause injuries.

Always hold the door handle ﬁrmly when opening and closing the door.

WARNING

The area within the range of motion for the doors and trunk lid can be dangerous and there is the potential for injuries.

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

WARNING

Locking the doors carelessly can cause serious injuries.

When the vehicle is locked from the outside, the doors and power windows cannot be opened from the inside.

The central locking system locks all the doors. When the vehicle is locked from the inside, it reduces the risk of opening the doors unintentionally and of

unauthorized people entering the vehicle. In case of an emergency or an accident, locked doors can make it more difﬁcult for ﬁrst responders to access

the vehicle interior to help the passengers.

Never leave children or people requiring assistance in the vehicle. All doors can be locked from the inside using the central locking button. This can result

in locking yourself inside the vehicle. Individuals locked in the vehicle could be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

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.

Never leave anyone in a locked vehicle. In an emergency, these people may not be able to exit the vehicle without assistance or help themselves.

NOTICE

When using the emergency locking or emergency unlocking feature, remove and reinstall the affected parts carefully and correctly to reduce the risk of vehicle

damage.

Indicator light in the driver's door

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

The indicator light for the central locking system is located in the driver door ⇒ Driver door.

Vehicle is locked: the red LED light blinks for approximately two seconds, and then ﬂashes more slowly after that. The indicator light does not ﬂash if the vehicle wa

locked using the central locking button in the driver's door ⇒ Central locking button.

Automatic locking and unlocking

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Depending on how your vehicle is equipped, settings for the central locking can be conﬁgured in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system.

Automatic locking (Auto Lock)

The vehicle locks automatically at speeds of about 9 mph (15 km/h) or higher. If the vehicle is locked, the

button.

indicator light will turn yellow in the central locking

Automatic unlocking (Auto Unlock)

If one of the following conditions apply, all doors and the trunk lid will unlock automatically:

If the vehicle is stationary and the vehicle key has been removed

For vehicles with an automatic gearbox: The parking lock is engaged and the ignition is switched off.

Or: if the door handle has been pulled.

Or: if airbags have deployed during a collision ⇒ Troubleshooting.

The Auto Unlock function makes it possible for first responders to access the inside of the vehicle.

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