Get Start the engine -> Ignition switch Guide for Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Seventh Generation (2019-2025)

Never start the engine if the vehicle is out of visual range.

Never start the engine if the warning light

is turned on or blinking.

Using the remote start relay function may increase fuel consumption and discharge the 12 V vehicle battery.

During an active remote start relay, some vehicle functions are deactivated, e.g. the low beam headlight and the

windshield wipers.

Electronic immobilizer

The immobilizer helps prevent the engine from being started and the vehicle from being moved with an unauthorized vehicle

key.

Vehicles with an Ignition Lock

In the remote control vehicle key, there is a chip which automatically deactivates the immobilizer if a valid vehicle key is

inserted into the ignition lock.

The electronic immobilizer is activated automatically when the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock ⇒ Ignition switch.

Vehicles with a Starter Button

In the remote control vehicle key, there is a chip used to automatically deactivate the electronic immobilizer when there is a

valid remote control vehicle key in the vehicle interior.

The electronic immobilizer is automatically engaged as soon as the ignition is switched off ⇒ Starter button.

You can only start the engine with a suitably coded Volkswagen Original vehicle key. You can obtain coded vehicle keys

from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Ignition switch

Remote Control Vehicle Key Positions in the Ignition Switch

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Fig. 93 Next to the steering wheel on the right-hand side: ignition switch.

The ignition is switched off. The vehicle key can be removed.

The ignition is switched on.

Start the engine ⇒ Start the engine. The vehicle key returns to the position

once it is released.

When a vehicle key is not in the ignition lock, the steering lock can be activated.

The vehicle being stationary for long periods with the ignition switched on can cause the 12 V vehicle battery to drain and

then it will not be possible to start the engine.

WARNING

If you leave vehicle keys unattended in the vehicle, children or unauthorized people could lock the doors and/or the trunk

lid, start the engine, or switch on the ignition and thereby activate electrical equipment, such as the power windows. This

can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always switch off the engine and take all vehicle keys with you when you leave the vehicle.

WARNING

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If you leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle, they may accidentally set the

vehicle in motion or be subjected to very high or low temperatures. There is a risk of accidents and serious or fatal

injuries.

Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle.

WARNING

If the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock while the vehicle is moving, the steering lock may engage and it will not

be possible to steer the vehicle. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never remove the remote vehicle key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in motion.

Always fully extend the key bit of the remote control vehicle key and secure it in this position.

Only attach light objects weighing up to approx. 100 g (approx. 3.5 oz) to the vehicle key.

If the vehicle key cannot be removed, engage the selector lever position . Press and release the lock button in the

selector lever if necessary.

Depending on the country for vehicles with a DSG automated transmission: When the vehicle key is removed when in

gear, the engine is switched off and the parking brake is activated automatically.

Starter button

The starter button replaces the ignition

lock (Press & Drive).

The engine is started by the starter button (Press & Drive).

The vehicle can only be activated when there is a valid vehicle key inside the vehicle.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the function readiness is indicated by the starter button blinking.

The electronic steering lock is activated when you leave the vehicle by opening the driver door when the ignition is switched o

⇒ Steering information.

Switching the ignition on or off

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