Get Sliding Side Door Guide for Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

SLIDING SIDE DOOR

door after the hold-open latch is activated, you must

rock the inside handle forward or pull outward on the

exterior handle.

The sliding door may be opened from the inside or the

outside. Pull outward on the exterior handle to open the

sliding door. The sliding door inside handle functions by

rocking forward and back. Rocking the handle back-

wards opens the door and rocking forward releases the

hold open latch in order to close the door.

Always make sure that the sliding door is fully latched

anytime the vehicle is in motion.

NOTE: The left side sliding door cannot be opened

while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only

when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the

fuel door.

To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol-

lowing guidelines:

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Always open the door smoothly.

Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped

Avoid high impacts against the door stop when open- The power sliding door may be opened or closed manu-

ing the door. This is very important when your vehicle ally or by using the buttons on the RKE transmitter,

is parked on an incline as the door will slide faster in overhead console switch, or rear door switch. Pulling the

the downhill direction.

inside or outside power sliding door handle will also

power open or close the power sliding door.

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There is a hold-open latch that is activated when the

sliding door is fully opened. This latch will keep your

sliding door open on any incline. To close the sliding

Press the button on the RKE transmitter twice within five

seconds to open a power sliding door. When the door is

fully open, press the button twice within five seconds a

second time and the door will close.

There are power sliding side door switches located on the

trim panel just in front of the power sliding door for the

rear seat passengers and in the overhead console for the

driver and passengers. Pressing the switch once will

open the power sliding door. When the door is fully open

pressing the switch a second time will close the door.

NOTE: The power sliding side door must be unlocked

Power Sliding Door

before the power sliding door switches will operate.

1 — Power Window

2 — Heated Seat

3 — Manual Lock

4 — Door Handle

5 — Power Sliding Door

If the inside or outside door handles are used while the

power sliding side door is activated, the power sliding

door feature will be canceled.

To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding

doors from the rear seats, press the power sliding door

master lock button, located in the overhead console, to

disable the switches and handles for the rear seat passen-

gers.

door switch is pressed. To close the door, wait until it

is fully open and then press the switch again.

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If the power sliding door encounters multiple obstruc-

tions within the same cycle, the system will automati-

cally stop and must be opened or closed manually.

NOTE:

WARNING!

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The power sliding side door switches will not open if

the shift lever is in gear or the vehicle speed is above

0 mph (0 km/h). To close the power sliding door with

the shift lever in gear and vehicle speed at 0 mph

(0 km/h), the brake must be pressed.

You, or others, could be injured if caught in the path

of the sliding door. Make sure the door path is clear

before closing the door.

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If anything obstructs the power sliding side door

while it is closing or opening, the door will automati-

cally reverse to the closed or open position, provided

it meets sufficient resistance.

Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash

The left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for

12 seconds when either sliding door is opened. This will

alert other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be

entering or exiting the vehicle.

If the power sliding side door is not in the full open or

close position, it will fully open when a power sliding

The Sliding Side Door Open Flash can be enabled or

disabled by performing the following procedure:

1. Place the Key Fob in the ignition switch.

opened or closed by pressing the switch located on the

trim panel just in front of the sliding door or activating

the inside power sliding door handle.

2. Cycle the ignition switch ON/OFF five times ending

in the ON position (do not start the engine).

3. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, press the HAZ-

ARD switch.

4. A single chime will sound to signify that you have

successfully completed the programming.

You can turn the feature back on by repeating the

previous procedure.

Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch

To provide a safer environment for small children riding

in the rear seats, the sliding door locks may be overrid-

den by pressing the ON side of the Master Lock Out

Switch located in the front overhead console.

Overhead Console Power Sliding Door Master Switch

1 — Left Door

2 — Liftgate

3 — Right Door

4 — Master Lock

When the power sliding door master lock switch is in the

ON position, the power sliding side door may not be

Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock

To provide a safer environment for small children riding

in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a

Child Protection Door Lock system.

NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is

engaged, the door can be opened only by using the

outside door handle even though the inside door lock is

in the unlocked position.

To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock

1. Open the sliding side door.

Child Protection Door Lock

2. Slide the Child Protection Door Lock control inward

(toward the vehicle) to engage the Child Protection Door 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door.

Lock.

NOTE:

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After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock, al-

ways test the door from the inside to make certain it is

in the desired position.

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When the Child Protection Door Lock system is en-

gaged, (even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked

position) the door can be opened only by using the

outside door handle, the RKE transmitter, the switches

on the overhead console or the switches located on the

trim panel just in front of the power sliding door.

WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.

Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened

from the outside door handle or the switches located

on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding

door when the Child Protection Door Locks are

engaged.

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The power sliding side door will operate from the

switches located on the trim panel just in front of the

power sliding door, regardless of the Child Protection

Door Lock lever position. To avoid unintentional

operation of the power sliding door from the rear

seats, press the ”ON” Master Lock Out Switch lo-

cated in the front overhead console, next to the

driver.

To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock

1. Open the sliding side door.

2. Slide the Child Protection Door Lock control outward

(away from the vehicle) to disengage the Child Protection

Door Lock.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door (if

equipped).

NOTE:

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After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system,

always test the door from the inside to make certain it

is in the desired position.

The power sliding side door switches will not open the

power sliding doors if the vehicle is in gear or the

vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h).

The power sliding door will operate from the outside

door handle, the RKE transmitter, the switches on the

overhead console, or the switches located on the trim

panel just in front of the power sliding door when the

shift lever is in PARK, regardless of the child lock lever

position.

Sliding Side Door for Your Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

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