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 ⇒ꢀ
Power locking and closing system.
The engine can therefore only be started with an authorized and cor-
rectly 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 ⇒ꢀ Declaration of Compliance, Telecommu-
nications and Electronic Systems.
Using genuine Volkswagen keys helps minimize the risk of mal-
functions.
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