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 battery ⇒ Replacing the button cell battery
(vehicle keys with key bit).
Synchronizing a vehicle key
1. Fold out the key bit and remove the spare 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.
Troubleshooting
Vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
Remote control is disrupted by objects, poor weather conditions or transmitters on the same frequency band close to the vehicle (e.g. cell phones), as well as by a
drained button cell.
Or: The central locking switches off briefly to protect it from overloading.
1. Close the driver door.
Or: Synchronize the vehicle key ⇒ Synchronizing a vehicle key .
Or: Change the battery cell in the vehicle key ⇒ Replacing the button cell battery (vehicle keys with key bit) .
The indicator light is not blinking
If the indicator light in the vehicle key does not blink when you press one of the buttons, then the button cell battery in the vehicle key must be replaced ⇒ Replac
the button cell battery (vehicle keys with key bit).
You can get an additional or replacement vehicle key from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Keyless Access
Introduction
Keyless Access makes it possible to unlock and lock the vehicle without actively using the key. A valid vehicle key must be present within the vicinity of the vehicle t
use this function.
Unlocking or locking using Keyless Access
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