Get Opening and closing -> Doors Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Nineth Generation (2023-2025)

1. Remove the key and lock the vehicle.

The vehicle will lock itself automatically after 45 seconds even if the vehicle key is still in the vehicle.

Automatic deactivation of the sensors

The sensors will be deactivated in the following circumstances:

—The vehicle is not unlocked or locked for an extended period.

—A sensor has been triggered an excessive number of times.

Activating sensors again:

1. Unlock the vehicle with the

button on the vehicle key.

No valid vehicle key recognised

The indicator lamp lights up yellow. A text message is additionally shown on the instrument cluster display.

The vehicle key is no longer in the vehicle.

1. Do not switch off the engine.

2. Bring the vehicle key back into the vehicle.

depending on the equipment, remove the vehicle key from the immediate vicinity of the wireless charging function. Then

place the vehicle key in the stowage area of the centre console.

If the problem persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Automatic unlocking or locking does not work

The vehicle does not unlock when approached.

—The function must be set in the Infotainment system.

The vehicle does not lock upon moving away.

—The function is not selected in the Infotainment system.

—There is still a vehicle key in the vehicle.

—The doors, windows or boot lid are not fully closed

If at least one window is open and the sensors in a door handle are continuously activated, all windows will close.

If the message Keyless system faulty appears on the instrument cluster display, malfunctions may occur in the Keyless Access

system. Go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

The central locking system enables you to centrally lock and unlock all the doors, the boot lid and the tank flap of the vehicle.

The vehicle can be locked if the ignition has been switched off or the driver has switched off the engine before leaving the vehicle.

The doors can be locked manually and, in some cases, also unlocked manually, if the vehicle key or central locking fails, for example.

Display with open doors

A symbol in the instrument cluster display indicates if one or more doors are not closed properly.

Do not drive on!

1. Park the vehicle safely if necessary.

2. Open the door in question and then close it again.

This symbol is also visible when the ignition is switched off and will go out a few seconds after the vehicle has been locked when all

doors are closed.

WARNING

Any door that is not properly closed could open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. This could lead to severe or fatal injuries.

● Stop immediately as soon as traffic permits and close the door.

● Make sure that the door is closed properly and that the lock has engaged. The closed door must be flush with the surrounding body

panels.

WARNING

Any door being held open by the door arrester could close unexpectedly in strong winds or if the vehicle is on an uphill slope. This

could lead to serious injuries.

● Always hold the door handle firmly when opening and closing doors.

WARNING

Opening and closing the doors and boot lid without taking due care is dangerous and can cause serious injuries.

● Open or close the doors and boot lid only when there is no-one in their movement path.

WARNING

The central locking system locks all doors. In the event of an emergency or an accident, locked doors can make it more difficult for

persons providing assistance to gain access to the vehicle interior. If the vehicle is locked from the outside, the doors and electric

windows cannot be opened from the inside. There is a risk of serious or fatal injuries.

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

WARNING

All doors can be locked from the inside using the central locking button. This may mean that children, people requiring assistance or

animals lock themselves in the vehicle. In an emergency, they may not be able to leave the vehicle independently or to help

themselves. In addition, they could also be exposed to very high or low temperatures. There is a risk of serious or fatal injuries.

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

NOTICE

Removing the caps without taking due care can damage the vehicle.

● When carrying out manual opening or closing, remove parts carefully and fit them again correctly.

Locking the vehicle from the inside can prevent accidental opening of the doors and unauthorised persons from entering the

vehicle.

You can save some settings in the user account in personalisation.

The central locking system indicator lamp is located in the driver door.

The indicator lamp indicates the status of the central locking system for around 30 seconds after the vehicle has been locked.

A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds at short intervals.

The status of the central locking system is then indicated for 28 seconds:

Vehicle with SAFELOCK

—The vehicle is locked with SAFELOCK if the red LED flashes at long intervals.

—If the red LED is not lit up, the vehicle is locked but without SAFELOCK.

Vehicle without SAFELOCK

—The vehicle is locked if the red LED flashes at long intervals.

The LED flashes at slow intervals after around 30 seconds.

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