Never start the engine if the warning light
is turned on or blinking.
Using the remote start relay function may increase fuel consumption and discharge the 12 V vehicle battery.
During an active remote start relay, some vehicle functions are deactivated, e.g. the low beam headlight and the
windshield wipers.
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer helps prevent the engine from being started and the vehicle from being moved with an unauthorized vehicle
key.
Vehicles with a Starter Button
In the remote control vehicle key, there is a chip used to automatically deactivate the electronic immobilizer when there is a
valid remote control vehicle key in the vehicle interior.
The electronic immobilizer is automatically engaged as soon as the ignition is switched off ⇒ Starter button.
You can only start the engine with a suitably coded Volkswagen Original vehicle key. You can obtain coded vehicle keys
from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Starter button
The starter button replaces the ignition
lock (Press & Drive).
Start the engine with the starter button and by pressing the brake pedal.
The vehicle can only be activated when there is a valid vehicle key inside the vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the function readiness is indicated by the starter button blinking.
The electronic steering lock is activated when you leave the vehicle by opening the driver door when the ignition is switched o
(depending on the country and the vehicle equipment) ⇒ Steering information.
Switching the ignition on or off
Fig. 92 In the lower section of the center console: starter button.
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