Description of the power locking system
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
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The power locking system lets you unlock and lock all doors, the rear hatch, and the fuel filler flap:
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From the outside with the vehicle key.
From the outside with Keyless Access.
From the inside with the power locking button.
Special functions of the power locking system can be activated or deactivated by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
The doors and the rear hatch can be locked manually if the remote control vehicle key or the power
locking system is not working..
Automatic locking (Auto Close)
The vehicle locks automatically when it reaches a speed of about 10 mph (15 km/h). When the vehicle
is locked, the indicator light ꢀ comes on in the power locking button ⇒ꢀfig. 22.
Automatic unlocking (Auto Open)
The vehicle unlocks automatically when the vehicle key is taken out of the ignition. On vehicles with
Keyless Access, Auto Open is triggered by opening the driver door. Auto Open works only if the vehi-
cle has been automatically locked with the Auto Close feature. The indicator light ꢀ goes out in the
power locking button when the doors unlock ⇒ꢀfig. 22.
Locking the vehicle after airbag inflation
If the airbags are activated during a collision, the entire vehicle is unlocked. Depending on the severity
of the damage, the vehicle can be locked after a collision when the airbags have deployed as follows:
Function
Action
Locking the vehicle with the
power locking button:
– Switch the ignition off.
– Open and close a door once.
– Press the power locking button ꢀ.
Locking the vehicle with the
remote control vehicle key:
– Switch the ignition off.
OR: Remove the vehicle key from the ignition.
– Open a door once.
– Lock the vehicle with the remote control vehicle key.
Indicator light in the driver door
After the vehicle is locked:
Meaning
The red LED light flashes for about 2 seconds in short
intervals, then slower.
The vehicle is locked.
Red LED light lights up continuously for about
30 seconds.
Locking system malfunction. See an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
If the vehicle key buttons.or the power locking buttons.are pushed repeatedly in quick succes-
sion, the power locking system is switched off for a brief period to help keep it from being overloaded.
The vehicle is then unlocked for about 30 seconds. Unless a door or the rear hatch is opened during
this time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards.
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