Get Opening and closing -> Central locking system Guide for Volkswagen Polo SUV Fourth Generation (2001-2009)

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Replacing the battery

Fold out the key bit of the vehicle key → Opening and closing the key bitꢀ .

Pull up the cover on the rear side of the vehicle key → Fig. 24ꢀ in the direction of the arrow → ꢀ.

Using a suitable thin object, lever the battery out of the battery compartment → Fig. 25ꢀ.

Insert the new battery as shown → Fig. 25ꢀ and push it into the battery compartment against the direction of the arrow → ꢀ.

Fit the cover as shown → Fig. 24ꢀ and push it onto the vehicle key housing against the direction shown by the arrow until it engages.

NOTICE

The vehicle key can be damaged if the battery is not changed properly.

Unsuitable batteries can damage the vehicle key. Replace discharged batteries only with new batteries of the same voltage rating, size and

specification.

Make sure that the battery is fitted the right way round.

Dispose of discharged batteries in accordance with regulations governing the protection of the environment.

The battery in the vehicle key may contain perchlorate. Please comply with any legal requirements and regulations when handling and

disposing of these batteries.

Synchronising the vehicle key

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →

ꢀ

Introduction

It may no longer be possible to lock or unlock the vehicle with the remote control if the

button is pressed repeatedly outside of the

effective range of the vehicle key. If this is the case, the vehicle key should be re-synchronised as follows:

Fold out the key bit of the vehicle key → Opening and closing the key bitꢀ .

Press the

button on the vehicle key. Remain standing close to the vehicle.

Unlock the vehicle with the key bit within one minute. The synchronisation process is complete.

Fold in the key bit of the vehicle key.

Central locking system

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Indicator lamp ꢀ

→ Description of the central locking system ꢀ

→ Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside ꢀ

→ Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside ꢀ

→ SAFELOCK mechanism ꢀ

→ Anti-theft alarm ꢀ

→ Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm ꢀ

The central locking system will only work correctly when all doors and the tailgate are properly closed. The vehicle cannot be locked with the key

if the driver door is open.

If the vehicle is unlocked and not used for a long time (e.g. in your own garage) the vehicle battery could discharge or the engine may not start.

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Additional information and warnings:

Exterior views → Exterior views ꢀ

Infotainment system → Infotainment systemꢀ

Vehicle key set → Vehicle key set ꢀ

Doors → Doors ꢀ

Tailgate → Tailgate ꢀ

Electric windows → Electric windows ꢀ

Electric panorama sliding/tilting roof → Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof ꢀ

Mirrors → Mirrors ꢀ

Towing a trailer → Towing a trailer ꢀ

Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior → Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior ꢀ

Manual opening and closing → Manual opening and closing ꢀ

WARNING

Improper use of the central locking system could lead to serious injury.

The central locking system locks all doors. Locking the vehicle from the inside can prevent accidental opening of the doors and unauthorised

persons from entering the vehicle. However, locked doors can delay assistance to passengers inside the vehicle in the event of an accident

or emergency.

Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. All doors can be locked from the inside using the central locking

button. This may mean that people lock themselves in the vehicle. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected to very high or very low

temperatures.

Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness

or fatalities, especially to small children.

Never leave anyone inside a locked vehicle. People in the vehicle could become trapped in an emergency and may not be able to get

themselves to safety.

Indicator lamp

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →

ꢀ

Introduction

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

Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm and a SAFELOCK mechanism → SAFELOCK mechanism ꢀ .

After locking the vehicle

Meaning

Without anti-theft alarm

With anti-theft alarm and

SAFELOCK mechanism

A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds, firstly at short

intervals and then more slowly.

Vehicle is locked and SAFELOCK is

activated.

Vehicle is locked.

–

A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds and then goes

out. The light starts to flash again after approximately 30

seconds.

Vehicle is locked and SAFELOCK is

deactivated.

A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds in short

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Fault in the locking system. Go Fault in the locking system. Go to a qualified

to a qualified workshop. workshop.

intervals. The lamp will then light up without interruption for

approximately 30 seconds.

NOTICE

Failure to observe the illuminated indicator lamps could lead to the vehicle being damaged.

Description of the central locking system

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →

ꢀ

Introduction

The central locking system enables you to lock or unlock all the doors, the tailgate and tank flap from one central point:

From outside the vehicle with the vehicle key → Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside ꢀ .

From inside the vehicle with the central locking button → Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside ꢀ .

Certain central locking functions can be activated or deactivated in the infotainment system using the

button and the

and

Opening and closing function buttons → Menu and system settings (SETUP) ꢀ , or the vehicle can be taken to a qualified workshop.

The doors, the tailgate and the tank flap can be locked or unlocked manually if the vehicle key or central locking system fails → Manual opening

and closing ꢀ .

Automatic locking (Auto Lock)

The vehicle may lock itself automatically at speeds of approximately 15 km/h (10 mph) and above → Menu and system settings (SETUP) ꢀ . The

indicator lamp

in the central locking button will light up yellow when the vehicle is locked → Fig. 28ꢀ.

Automatic unlocking (Auto Unlock)

In some cases, the vehicle automatically unlocks all doors and the tailgate. This will happen in any of the following situations → Menu and system

settings (SETUP) ꢀ .

The vehicle is at a standstill and the vehicle key has been removed.

In vehicles with an automatic gearbox: the selector lever is in position P and the ignition has been switched off.

In an accident, when airbags have triggered → Manual opening and closing ꢀ .

Automatic unlocking gives emergency response crew access to the vehicle.

If the buttons on the vehicle key → Fig. 26ꢀ or → Fig. 27ꢀ or one of the central locking buttons → Fig. 28ꢀ are pressed repeatedly within a

short period of time, the central locking system will switch off briefly to prevent overloading. The vehicle is then unlocked for approximately 30

seconds. If the doors or the tailgate are not opened during this time the vehicle will lock again automatically.

Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside

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Fig. 26 Buttons on the vehicle key

Fig. 27 Mechanical vehicle key

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →

ꢀ

Introduction

Function

Action to be followed with key in the lock cylinder

→ Fig. 26ꢀ or → Fig. 27ꢀ

Buttons to be used in the vehicle key → Fig. 26ꢀ

Unlocking the

vehicle.

Insert the vehicle key in the driver door lock cylinder and turn

anticlockwise. Turn and hold for convenience opening.

Press the

opening.

button. Press and hold for convenience

Press the

button. Press and hold for convenience

closing. In vehicles with a SAFELOCK mechanism, press

the button once to lock the vehicle using the

SAFELOCK mechanism → SAFELOCK mechanism ꢀ .

Press the button twice to lock the vehicle without the

SAFELOCK mechanism.

Locking the

vehicle.

Insert the vehicle key in the driver door lock cylinder and turn

clockwise. Turn and hold for convenience closing.

Unlocking the

tailgate.

Insert the vehicle key in the driver door lock cylinder and turn

anticlockwise.

Press the

button → Tailgate ꢀ .

Please note: depending on the central locking function that has been set in the infotainment system, all of the doors and the tailgate may only be

unlocked when the button is pressed twice → Menu and system settings (SETUP) ꢀ .

The vehicle key will lock or unlock the vehicle only when the battery has enough power and the key is located within a few metres of the vehicle.

When the vehicle is locked, all turn signals will flash once as confirmation.

When the vehicle is unlocked, all turn signals will flash twice as confirmation.

If the turn signals do not flash as confirmation when the vehicle has been locked, at least one of the doors or the tailgate is not closed.

The vehicle cannot be locked using the vehicle key if the driver door is still open. The vehicle will lock again automatically within a few seconds of

being unlocked if you do not open one of the doors or the tailgate. This function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking

button is pressed by mistake.

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Convenience opening and closing

See: Electric windows – Functions → Electric windows ꢀ .

See: Function of the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof → Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof ꢀ .

Depending on the mirror function set in the infotainment system, the exterior mirrors fold out again when the vehicle is unlocked using the

button → Mirrors ꢀ .

Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside

Fig. 28 In the driver door: central locking button

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →

ꢀ

Introduction

Press the → Fig. 28ꢀ button:

Unlocks the vehicle.

Locks the vehicle.

The central locking button functions with the ignition switched on or off only when all doors are closed.

If the vehicle has been locked with the vehicle key, the central locking button does not work.

Please note the following when using the central locking button to lock the vehicle:

The indicator lamp

in the → Fig. 28ꢀ button lights up yellow when all doors are closed and locked.

In vehicles with SAFELOCK mechanism: the SAFELOCK mechanism is not activated → SAFELOCK mechanism ꢀ .

The anti-theft alarm will not be activated.

It is not possible to open the doors or tailgate from the outside, for instance when stopped at traffic lights.

The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by pulling the door release handle. The indicator lamp

in all doors switches off.

You may have to pull the door release lever more than once. The unopened doors and tailgate remain locked and cannot be opened from the

outside.

In some cases, the vehicle automatically unlocks all doors and the tailgate → Menu and system settings (SETUP) ꢀ when:

The

button is pressed → Fig. 28ꢀ.

The vehicle comes to a standstill and the vehicle key is removed.

A vehicle door is opened depending on the menu settings in the infotainment system → Menu and system settings (SETUP) ꢀ .

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