Get Vehicle key set Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Sixth Generation (2008-2017)

Vehicle key set

ꢀ Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Remote control vehicle keys

Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key

Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery

Synchronizing the remote control vehicle key

More information:

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Volkswagen Information System

Power locking system

Starting and stopping the engine

Consumer information

Emergency closing and opening

DANGER

20 mm button cells and other lithium batteries will cause serious personal injury and even

death within a short time if swallowed.

ꢀ Always keep remote control vehicle key fobs with batteries, spare batteries, as well as

dead button cell and larger 20 mm batteries out of the reach of children.

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Get medical attention immediately if you suspect that a battery has been swallowed.

WARNING

Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious personal injury.

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Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. It can be used to start the engine

and operate vehicle systems such as the power windows, leading to serious personal injury.

Children or other unauthorized persons could also lock the doors and the luggage compart-

ment.

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Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves in the

vehicle. The doors can be locked with the remote control vehicle key. This could leave people

trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. Depending on the time of year, people trapped in the

vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

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A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly

in the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle

can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures.

Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particu-

larly to small children.

ꢀ Never remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a

stop. The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer or control the vehicle.

Remote control vehicle keys

Fig. 19 Remote control vehicle key with panic button.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Remote control vehicle key

The remote control vehicle key can unlock and lock the vehicle from a distance ⇒ Power locking

system.

The remote transmitter and battery are inside the remote control vehicle key. The receiver is inside the

passenger compartment. The operating range of the remote control vehicle key for a fresh battery is

several yards (meters) around the vehicle.

If the remote control vehicle key will not lock or unlock your vehicle, you probably need to replace the

battery in the remote control vehicle key ⇒ Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery. If this is

not the problem, the key should be resynchronized by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an author-

ized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop. See also ⇒ Synchronizing the re-

mote control vehicle key.

Folding the key bit in or out

Pressing button ⇒ fig. 19 (1) releases the key bit and folds it out.

To fold the key bit in press button (1) while pressing the key bit back until it clicks.

Panic button

Press the panic button (2) only in emergencies! After pushing the panic button, the horn will sound and

the turn signals will flash. Press the panic button again to switch off the panic feature.

Replacement vehicle keys

The vehicle identification number is required to get a replacement key or an additional remote control

vehicle key.

Each new vehicle key contains a microchip and must be coded with the data from the vehicle's elec-

tronic immobilizer. A vehicle key will not work if it does not contain a microchip or contains a chip that

is not coded, even if the key bit was cut correctly.

You can obtain additional or duplicate remote control vehicle keys from authorized Volkswagen deal-

ers, authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities, and from certain independent repair facilities and lock-

smiths which are qualified to make remote control vehicle keys.

Each vehicle key must be programmed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility in order for it to work with your vehicle.

To find the nearest qualified independent repair facility, locksmith, or Volkswagen dealer which can cut

and code replacement vehicle keys, call the VW Customer Care Hotline at 1-800-822-8987 or visit

http://www.vw.com and search for “replacement keys.”

Canadian customers can contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen Service Facility or

call the Volkswagen Canada Customer CARE Center at 1-800-822-8987.

NOTICE

The remote control vehicle keys contain electrical components. Protect them from damage,

moisture and rough handling.

Do not press the buttons on the remote control vehicle key unless you actually want to use the

function in question. Since terrain and conditions vary, pressing a button on the remote control vehicle

key when it is not necessary may unlock the vehicle or set off the panic alarm, even if you think you

are out of range.

Remote control vehicle key functions can be temporarily disrupted by interference from transmit-

ters near the vehicle that use the same frequency range (such as radio equipment or mobile phones).

Things between the remote control vehicle key and vehicle, bad weather, as well as a weak

battery can reduce the operating range.

If the remote control vehicle key buttons ⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the outside or

the power locking buttons ⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside are pushed repeatedly in

quick succession, 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 in this span of time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards.

Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key

Fig. 20 Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

If a button on the remote control vehicle key is pressed briefly, the indicator light ⇒ fig. 20 (arrow) will

flash once briefly. If you push and hold a button, it flashes repeatedly.

If the indicator light in the remote control vehicle key does not light up when the button is pressed, the

battery inside the key must be replaced ⇒ Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery.

A Declaration of Compliance with United States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is found in the

Consumer information section of this Manual ⇒ Consumer information.

Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery

Fig. 21 Remote control vehicle key: Open battery compartment cover.

Fig. 22 Remote control vehicle key: Remove old battery.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Volkswagen recommends having the battery in the remote control vehicle key changed by an author-

ized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The battery is on the back of the remote control vehicle key under a cover ⇒ fig. 21.

When changing the battery, pay attention to the correct polarity and use the same type of battery

⇒

.

Replacing the battery

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Unfold the key bit on the remote control vehicle key ⇒ Remote control vehicle keys.

Remove the cover on the back of the remote control vehicle key in the direction of the arrow using

a suitable object such as a coin ⇒

.

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Use a thin object to pry the battery out of the battery compartment ⇒ fig. 22.

Position the new battery in as shown and press it into the battery compartment (opposite direction

of the arrow) ⇒

.

ꢀ Position the cover as shown ⇒ fig. 21 and press it down (opposite direction of the arrow) until you

hear it click into place.

NOTICE

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Changing the battery improperly can damage the remote control vehicle key.

ꢀ Using the wrong battery can damage the remote control vehicle key. Replace a dead battery

with a new one that has the same voltage, size, and specifications.

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Make sure the plus and minus poles of the battery are correctly positioned.

Dispose of old batteries in an environmentally responsible manner and keep them out of the

reach of children.

Batteries of the type used in your remote control vehicle key may contain Perchlorate Material.

Special handling may apply – see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey all legal

requirements regarding handling and disposal of these batteries. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and

authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities are familiar with the requirements, and we recommend that

you have them perform this service for you.

Synchronizing the remote control vehicle key

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

If the ꢀ button is pressed often while outside the operating range, it is possible that the vehicle cannot

be locked or unlocked anymore with the remote control vehicle key. Synchronize the vehicle key as

follows:

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Unfold the key bit on the remote control vehicle key ⇒ Remote control vehicle keys.

Remove the cap from the outside door handle on the driver door ⇒ Emergency closing and open-

ing.

ꢀ Press the ꢀ button on the remote control vehicle key. Stand immediately next to vehicle while

doing so.

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Manually unlock the vehicle using the key bit within 1 minute. The synchronization is complete.

Reinstall the cap on the driver door handle.

Vehicle key set for Your Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Sixth Generation (2008-2017)

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