2017-2020 Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Opening and closing -> Vehicle key set User Manual
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WARNING  
The vehicle exhaust system and the catalytic converter get very hot. They can cause fires and serious personal injury.  
Never park where parts of the hot exhaust system or catalytic converter could ignite flammable materials, such as dry grass, brush, leaves, spilled fuel, etc.  
NOTE  
To help prevent damage to the vehicle if you should have to push it a short distance by hand, never push against spoilers, lights, body panels, windows, or  
similar parts. Concentrating force on these parts of the vehicle can cause expensive damage that may not always be obvious right away.  
The vehicle battery will be drained if the emergency flashers are on for a long time – even if the ignition is switched off.  
Opening and closing  
Vehicle key set  
Introduction to the subject  
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:  
Remote control vehicle keyꢀ  
Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery ꢀ  
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.  
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.  
Always switch off the engine and the ignition and 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 trunk lid.  
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.  
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, particularly to small children.  
Never remove the key from the ignition switch or turn off the ignition with the starter button while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a stop. The electronic  
steering column could suddenly lock, you would not be able to steer, and you could lose control of the vehicle, crash, and seriously injure yourself and  
others.  
Remote control vehicle key  
Fig. 55 Remote control vehicle key with panic button.  
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first Introduction to the subjectꢀ  
Key to Fig. 55ꢀ:  
Unlock the vehicle  
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Unlock the trunk lid  
Lock the vehicle  
Key bit release  
Indicator light  
Panic button  
Remote control vehicle key  
The remote control vehicle key can unlock and lock the vehicle from a distance.  
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 batteryꢀ. If this is not the problem, the key should be resynchronized by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen  
Service Facility, or another qualified workshop.  
Folding the key bit in or out  
Pressing button Fig. 55ꢀ releases the key bit and folds it out.  
To fold the key bit in, press button and push the key bit back in until it clicks.  
Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key  
If a button on the remote control vehicle key is pressed briefly, the indicator light 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 come on when the button is pressed, the battery inside the key must be replaced Replacing the  
remote control vehicle key batteryꢀ.  
A Declaration of Compliance with United States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is found in the Consumer information section of this Manual Declaration  
Compliance, Telecommunications and Electronic Systemsꢀ.  
Panic button  
Press the panic button Fig. 55ꢀ only in emergencies! After pushing the panic button, the horn will sound and the turn signals will flash. Press the panic button  
again or press the button on the remote control vehicle key to switch off the panic feature.  
Synchronizing the remote control vehicle key  
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.  
Remove the cap from the door handle on the driver door Manually unlocking and locking the driver door ꢀ.  
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. The synchronization is complete.  
Reinstall the cap.  
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 electronic 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 dealers, authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities, and from certain  
independent repair facilities and locksmiths which are qualified to make remote control vehicle keys.  
Each vehicle key must be programmed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or certain independent repair facilities in  
order for it to work with your vehicle.  
To nd the nearest qualified independent repair facility, locksmith, or Volkswagen dealer which can cut and code replacement vehicle keys, call the VW Customer  
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.  
NOTE  
The remote control vehicle keys contain electrical components. Protect them from damage, moisture and rough handling.  
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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 transmitters 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 Fig. 55ꢀ or the power locking buttons Fig. 58ꢀ are pushed repeatedly in quick succession, the power locking  
system is switched off for a brief period to help keep it from being overloaded. During this period, the vehicle can be unlocked only once. After several  
seconds, the power locking system is switched back on and the vehicle can be locked again.  
Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery  
Fig. 56 Remote control vehicle key: Opening the battery compartment cover and removing the old battery.  
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first Introduction to the subjectꢀ  
Volkswagen recommends having the battery in the remote control vehicle key changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service  
Facility.  
The battery is on the back of the remote control vehicle key under a cover Fig. 56ꢀ.  
When changing the battery, pay attention to the correct polarity and use the same type of battery  
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Replacing the battery  
Unfold the key bit on the remote control vehicle key Remote control vehicle keyꢀ.  
Remove the cover on the back of the remote control vehicle key Fig. 56ꢀ 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. 56ꢀ.  
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Position the new battery in as shown and press it into the battery compartment (opposite direction of the arrow)  
Position the cover as shown and press it down (opposite direction of the arrow) until you hear it click into place.  
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NOTE  
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. Special handling may apply – see  
dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities are familiar with the requirements, and we recommend that you have them perform this service for you.  
Power locking system  
Introduction to the subject  
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:  
Indicator light in the driver doorꢀ  
Description of the power locking system ꢀ  
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