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 or in the operating range.
1. Do not switch off the ignition.
2. Bring the vehicle key back into the vehicle or the operating range.
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.
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