If convenience closing of the power windows from the outside requires removing the cover cap of
the lock cylinder on the driver door, the cover cap must be reinstalled after the vehicle is locked
⇒ Manually unlocking and locking the driver door.
Power window pinch protection
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Pinch protection can help reduce the risk of pinching injuries when closing a power window ⇒ . If
one-touch window closing meets resistance or there is something in the way, the window will stop and
go down again.
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Check why the window did not close.
Try one-touch window closing again.
If the window meets resistance a second time, so that it stops and goes back down, one-touch
closing is deactivated for about 10 seconds.
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If you pull the power window button up all the way and hold it during this 10 second interval, the
window will close without pinch protection ⇒
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Closing the window without pinch protection
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Try to close the window again within 10 seconds by holding the switch. Pinch protection is
turned off for a short distance in the window track!
If closing takes longer than about 10 seconds, pinch protection is turned on again. The window
stops again if there is resistance.
If the window still will not close, please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
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Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
Without pinch protection, power windows will close with enough force to cause serious per-
sonal injury.
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Always be careful when closing power windows.
Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding pinch protection to close
power windows!
ꢀ Pinch protection cannot prevent fingers or other parts of the body from being pressed
against the window frame; injuries may result.
Pinch protection is also active during convenience closing of the windows and the power sunroof
⇒ Power windows – features.
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