5. Lift the button cell battery out of the battery compartment fig. 48 , ⇒
.
6. Press the new button cell battery into the battery compartment.
7. Press the cover onto the housing fig. 47 , ⇒
.
8. Store the emergency key ⇒ Emergency key (vehicle key without key bit).
9. Dispose of drained battery in a way that will not harm the environment.
DANGER
If button cell batteries are swallowed or enter the windpipe, serious or fatal injuries will occur within a very short time due
to choking or internal burns.
Seek medical assistance immediately if you suspect that a button cell battery has been swallowed.
Always keep the remote control vehicle keys and key fob with button cell batteries out of the reach of children.
NOTICE
If the button cell battery is replaced incorrectly or a battery is unsuitable, it can damage the vehicle key.
Only replace drained batteries with new batteries in the same voltage, size, and specification.
Make sure the battery is facing in the right direction when inserting it.
If the battery cover cannot be closed, do not use the remote control.
The type of batteries used in the remote control of your vehicle key can contain perchlorate. This requires special
handling. Observe all legal requirements regarding the handling and disposal of these batteries ⇒ Product recycling.
Volkswagen recommends having this service carried out by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends
contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Synchronizing a vehicle key
If the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked using the vehicle key, synchronize the vehicle key or replace the button cell batter
⇒ Replacing the button cell battery.
Synchronizing a vehicle key
1. Fold out the key bit or remove the emergency key.
2. If necessary, remove the cap from the driver's door handle ⇒ Locking the front passenger door and rear doors in an
emergency.
3. Press the
button on the vehicle key.
4. Unlock the vehicle using the key bit.
5. Open the driver door.
If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm system, the alarm will be triggered immediately ⇒ Anti-theft alarm
system.
6. Switch the ignition on.
This completes the synchronization.
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