Electronic immobilizer
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The immobilizer helps to prevent the engine from being started and driven with an unauthorized
vehicle key.
There is a microchip inside the vehicle key. The chip deactivates the immobilizer automatically when
an authorized vehicle key is inserted into the ignition switch.
The electronic immobilizer is automatically activated when the remote control vehicle key is pulled out
of the ignition switch. On vehicles with Keyless Access, the vehicle key must be outside the vehicle
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The engine can therefore only be started with an authorized and correctly coded genuine Volkswagen
vehicle key. Coded vehicle keys are available from authorized Volkswagen dealers, authorized
Volkswagen Service Facilities, and from certain independent repair facilities and locksmiths who are
qualified to make these vehicle keys, Vehicle key set.
If an unauthorized vehicle key is used, Immobilizer active!appears in the instrument cluster
display. The vehicle cannot be operated with this key.
A Declaration of Compliance with the United States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is on . 304,
Declaration of Compliance, Telecommunications and Electronic Systems.
Using genuine Volkswagen keys helps minimize the risk of malfunctions.
Applicable only in Canada
Engine preheating system
Fig. 114 In the front left bumper: Connection socket 2 for the engine preheating system.
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine preheating system (engine preheater), which slowly
warms the engine coolant using a heating element when the vehicle is parked. The included cable
must be connected to a 120 Volt Ground Fault Circuit (GFI) protected outlet that is protected from
water (in your garage, for instance). When the coolant is preheated, the engine reaches its operating
temperature more quickly, uses less fuel, and produces less polluting emissions during the warm-up
phase.
Preheating the engine can take up to 3 hours depending on the temperature outside.
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