Get Opening and closing -> Changing the button cell Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Nineth Generation (2023-2025)

Volkswagen recommends having the button cell replaced by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an

authorised Volkswagen repairer →

Vehicle key: opening the battery compartment cover.

Manual key.

Lever out the cover.

Vehicle key: replacing the button cell.

1. Remove the manual key → Fig. 1 1 (→ Vehicle key).

2. Insert the manual key in the slot, press in the direction of the arrow and lever off the cover → Fig. 1 2 .

3. Lever the button cell out of the battery compartment → Fig. 2 , →

4. Press the new button cell into the battery compartment.

5. Press the cover onto the housing → Fig. 2 , →

6. Put the manual key back (→ Vehicle key).

7. Dispose of discharged batteries in an environmentally responsible way.

DANGER

If button cell batteries are swallowed or get into the wind pipe, this will lead to serious or even fatal injuries due to suffocation or

internal burns within a very short space of time.

● Call for medical help immediately if you suspect that someone has swallowed a button cell battery.

● Always keep the vehicle key and key fob with button cells out of the reach of children.

NOTICE

The vehicle key can be damaged if the button cell is not changed properly or if an unsuitable battery is used.

● Replace a discharged battery only with a new battery of the same voltage rating, size and specification.

● Pay attention to the correct polarity when inserting the battery.

● If the battery compartment cover cannot be closed, do not use the remote control.

The type of batteries used in the remote control of your vehicle key may contain perchlorate. This may require special

handling. Please observe all the legal requirements regarding the handling and disposal of these batteries (→ Product

recycling). Volkswagen recommends having this service carried out by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen

recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key, synchronise the vehicle key or replace the button cell (→ Vehicle key).

Synchronising the vehicle key

1. Unfold key bit or remove spare key.

2. If necessary, remove the cover of the driver door handle (→ Doors).

3. Press the

button on the vehicle key.

4. Unlock the vehicle using the key bit.

5. Open the driver door.

If the vehicle has an anti-theft alarm, this will be triggered immediately (→ Anti-theft alarm).

6. Switch on the ignition.

The synchronisation process is complete.

Opening and closing -> Changing the button cell for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Nineth Generation (2023-2025)