Vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
The remote control vehicle key is disrupted by objects, poor weather conditions or transmitters on the same frequency band
close to the vehicle (e.g. cell phones), as well as by a drained button cell battery.
The central locking switches off briefly to protect it from overloading.
1. Close the driver door.
Or: Synchronize the vehicle key ⇒ Synchronizing a vehicle key.
Or: Change the battery cell in the vehicle key ⇒ Replacing the button cell battery.
The indicator light is not blinking
If the indicator light in the vehicle key does not blink when you press one of the buttons, then the button cell battery in the
vehicle key must be replaced.
You can get an additional or replacement vehicle key from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility.
“Keyless Access” with push-button start
Introduction
The Keyless Access with push-button start makes it possible to unlock and lock the vehicle without actively using the key. A
valid vehicle key must be present within the vicinity of the vehicle to use this function.
Unlocking or locking using Keyless Access
Fig. 50 Keyless Access: Sensor ranges (general example).
Configuring
The behavior of Keyless Access can be set in the Vehicle menu in the Infotainment system ⇒ Introduction to the instrument
cluster. The Keyless Access settings also apply to the remote control vehicle key.
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