2008-2017 Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Vehicle key set -> Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery User Manual
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Vehicle key set -> Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery for Your Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Sixth Generation (2008-2017)

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  
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 ⇒  
.
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  
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.  
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.  
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:  
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.  
Manually unlock the vehicle using the key bit within 1 minute. The synchronization is complete.  
Reinstall the cap on the driver door handle.  

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