Get Starting and stopping the engine -> Starter button Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

WARNING

Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious personal injury.

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Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. The engine can be started and

vehicle systems such as the power windows can be operated, leading to serious personal

injury.

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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 result in

people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. For example, depending on the time of

year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.

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Heat build-up 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, particularly

in summer. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and

death, particularly to small children.

ꢀ Never remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a

stop. The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer or control the vehicle.

Leaving the key in the ignition for a long time when the engine is not running will drain the vehicle

battery.

Leaving the selector lever for a long period of time in any position other than Park (P) when the

ignition is switched off can drain the vehicle battery.

On automatic transmission vehicles, the vehicle key can be removed from the ignition switch

only when the transmission is in Park (P). You may have to press the release button on the

transmission selector lever to put the lever into Park (P).

Starter button

Fig. 148 In the center console: Starter button of the Keyless Access locking and starting system.

Fig. 149 Emergency starting feature on vehicles with Keyless Access.

ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The starter button can only be used when an authorized vehicle key is in the vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, the electronic steering column lock is activated when the ignition is

switched off and the driver door is opened, Steering.

Switching the ignition on and off

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Briefly press the starter button once without operating the brake or clutch pedals ⇒ꢀ

Emergency start feature

If an authorized remote control vehicle key is in the passenger compartment but the instrument cluster

displays Key not in Rangewhen you push the starter button, the remote control vehicle key

battery is weak or dead. You can still start the engine using the Emergency start feature.

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Make sure the selector lever is in the Park (P) position.

Hold the remote control vehicle key to the right of the steering column trim immediately after

pressing the starter button ⇒ꢀfig. 149.

The ignition automatically switches on and the engine starts.

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Emergency shut-off

If the engine does not switch off by briefly pressing the starter button, emergency shut-off is

necessary:

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Press the starter button twice within 3 seconds or press and hold the button longer than 1 second

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in Stopping the engine.

The engine switches off automatically.

Engine restart feature

If no authorized remote control vehicle key is identified in the passenger compartment after the engine

has been switched off, the engine can be restarted within about 5 seconds. A related message is

shown in the instrument cluster display.

After the 5 seconds have passed, the engine can no longer be started without an authorized vehicle

key in the passenger compartment.

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