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Fig. 37 Vehicle key.

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. 38 Vehicle key with remote start relay function.

Unlock the vehicle. All turn signals will flash twice.

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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 button

once and press button

twice ⇒ Remote start relay function.

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

WARNING

button switches off the engine.

If you leave vehicle keys unattended in the vehicle, children or unauthorized people could lock the doors and/or the trunk

lid, start the engine, or switch on the ignition and thereby activate electrical equipment, such as the power windows. This

can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.

WARNING

If you leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle, they may accidentally set the

vehicle in motion or be subjected to very high or low temperatures. There is a risk of accidents and serious or fatal

injuries.

Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle.

NOTICE

External inﬂuences may limit the functionality of the remote control vehicle key and damage it.

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

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Fig. 39 Vehicle key: releasing the emergency key.

Briefly press the release button. The key ring will fold open.

Press the release button and pull out the emergency key in the direction of the arrow.

Emergency key.

An emergency key that can be used to manually unlock and lock the vehicle is located in the vehicle key ﬁg. 39.

In the event of a discharged vehicle battery or vehicle key battery, it may be necessary to perform emergency locking or

emergency release of the vehicle ⇒ Locking the front passenger door and rear doors in an emergency .

Replacing the button cell battery

Volkswagen recommends having the button cell changed by suitably qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility ⇒

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Fig. 40 Remote control vehicle key: opening the battery compartment cover.

Emergency key.

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Lever out the cover.

Fig. 41 Vehicle key: replacing the button cell battery

1. Remove the emergency key ﬁg. 40 , ⇒ Emergency key.

2. Insert the emergency key in the slot, push it in the direction of the arrow and lever out the cover ﬁg. 40.

3. Lift the button cell battery out of the battery compartment ﬁg. 41 , ⇒

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

5. Press the cover onto the housing ﬁg. 41 , ⇒

6. Store the emergency key ⇒ Emergency key.

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7. 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 vehicle keys and key fob with button cell batteries out of the reach of children.

NOTICE

If the button cell battery is replaced incorrectly or a battery is 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 compartment 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 ⇒ Product recycling.

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.

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