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Opening and closing -> SAFELOCK mechanism for Your Volkswagen Polo SUV Fourth Generation (2001-2009)

12/29/2015  
Bedienungsanleitung < Service & Zubehör < Volkswagen Deutschland  
SAFELOCK mechanism  
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →  
Introduction  
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have a SAFELOCK mechanism and an anti-theft alarm → Anti-theft alarm ꢀ .  
The SAFELOCK mechanism deactivates the door opening levers if the vehicle has been locked. This makes it more difficult to break into the  
vehicle. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside ꢀ.  
Function  
Action  
Locking the vehicle and activating the SAFELOCK  
mechanism.  
Press the  
button on the vehicle key once → Locking and unlocking the  
vehicle from the outside ꢀ .  
Press the  
button on the vehicle key twice → Locking and unlocking  
the vehicle from the outside ꢀ .  
Locking the vehicle without activating the SAFELOCK  
mechanism.  
Press the central locking button  
in the driver door once → Locking and  
unlocking the vehicle from the inside ꢀ .  
Press the button for switching off the interior monitor and the anti-tow alarm  
once → Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm ꢀ .  
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, when the ignition is switched off, the instrument cluster display may inform you about the activated  
SAFELOCK mechanism (SAFELOCK).  
Deactivating the SAFELOCK mechanism  
The SAFELOCK mechanism can be deactivated in one of the following ways:  
Press the  
button on the vehicle key twice.  
Before locking the vehicle, press the button for switching off the interior monitor and anti-tow alarm  
system and anti-tow alarm ꢀ .  
once → Interior monitoring  
Switch on the ignition.  
The following applies when the SAFELOCK mechanism is deactivated:  
The vehicle can be unlocked and opened from the inside using the door release lever.  
The anti-theft alarm is active.  
The interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm are deactivated.  
WARNING  
Take care when using the SAFELOCK mechanism to avoid accidents or injuries.  
Never leave anybody in the vehicle if the vehicle has been locked using the vehicle key. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside  
once the SAFELOCK mechanism is activated.  
Locked doors make it more difficult for emergency service personnel to gain access to the vehicle and provide assistance when needed. In  
an emergency, people locked inside the vehicle would not be able to leave the vehicle by unlocking the doors.  
Anti-theft alarm  
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