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1. Go to a suitably qualified workshop immediately and have the fault rectified. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised

Volkswagen repairer.

Legally required eCall Emergency System restricted

The indicator lamp in the emergency call button lights up red continuously . In addition, the message Emergency call function

restricted. Please visit workshop. may be displayed in the instrument cluster display.

The function of the legally required eCall Emergency System is restricted. It is not possible to establish a voice connection to the public

emergency call centre, for example.

1. Go to a suitably qualified workshop immediately and have the fault rectified. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised

Volkswagen repairer.

Vehicle key.

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Unlock the vehicle. All turn signals flash twice.

Unlock only the boot lid. All turn signals flash twice.

Lock the vehicle. All turn signals flash once.

Fold the key bit in and out.

Indicator lamp: flashes when button is pressed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have a SAFELOCK mechanism. This prevents the doors from being

opened both from inside and outside.

If a vehicle is equipped with SAFELOCK, this is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked with the vehicle key or the sensor in

the door handle. If it is wished to intentionally cancel the SAFELOCK function, the vehicle key or door handle sensor must be operated

again. The vehicle is then only locked. In this case, opening from outside is prevented and opening from inside is possible.

WARNING

If the vehicle key is left unattended in the vehicle, children or unauthorised persons could lock the doors and the boot lid, start the

engine or switch on the ignition and thus operate electrical equipment, such as the electric windows. This can result in accidents and

serious or even fatal injuries.

● Take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle.

WARNING

If children, people requiring assistance or animals are left unattended in the vehicle, they could accidentally set the vehicle in motion

or be exposed to very high or low temperatures. There is a risk of accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

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

NOTICE

External influences can restrict the vehicle key functions and damage the key.

● Protect the key from moisture and excessive vibration.

The service life of the button cell in the vehicle key will be shortened by regular use of convenience systems and other use

behaviour.

Volkswagen recommends having the button cell replaced by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an

authorised Volkswagen repairer →

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Vehicle key with key bit

Vehicle key: replacing the button cell (illustration).

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Cover.

Button cell.

1. Fold out the key bit.

2. Prise off the cover → Fig. 1 1 .

3. Lever the button cell out of the battery compartment → Fig. 1 2 , →

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4. Press the new button cell into the battery compartment.

5. Press the cover onto the housing → Fig. 1 1 , →

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6. Dispose of discharged batteries in an environmentally responsible way.

DANGER

If button cell batteries are swallowed or get into the wind pipe, this will lead to serious or even fatal injuries due to suffocation or

internal burns within a very short space of time.

● Call for medical help immediately if you suspect that someone has swallowed a button cell battery.

● Always keep the vehicle key and key fob with button cells out of the reach of children.

NOTICE

The vehicle key can be damaged if the button cell is not changed properly or if an unsuitable battery is used.

● Replace discharged batteries only with new batteries of the same voltage rating, size and specification.

● Pay attention to the correct polarity when inserting the battery.

● If the battery compartment cover cannot be closed, do not use the remote control.

The type of batteries used in the remote control of your vehicle key may contain perchlorate. This may require special

handling. Please observe all the legal requirements regarding the handling and disposal of these batteries (→ Product

recycling). Volkswagen recommends having this service carried out by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen

recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key, synchronise the vehicle key or replace the button cell (→ Vehicle key).

Synchronising the vehicle key

1. Unfold key bit or remove spare key.

2. If necessary, remove the cover of the driver door handle .

3. Press the

button on the vehicle key.

4. Unlock the vehicle using the key bit.

5. Open the driver door.

If the vehicle has an anti-theft alarm, this will be triggered immediately (→ Anti-theft alarm).

6. Switch on the ignition.

The synchronisation process is complete.

Vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked

The vehicle key is subject to interference caused by obstacles, adverse weather conditions or other transmitters operating in the same

frequency range in the vicinity of the vehicle, e.g. mobile telephones, or due to a weak or flat button cell.

The central locking system switches itself off temporarily to protect itself against overloading.

1. Close the driver door.

synchronise the vehicle key (→ Vehicle key).

change the button cell in the vehicle key (→ Vehicle key).

Indicator lamp does not flash

If the indicator lamp in the vehicle key does not flash when a button is pressed, the button cell in the vehicle key must be replaced.

Additional vehicle keys or a replacement vehicle key can be obtained from an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

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