Get Opening and Closing -> ?Keyless Access? with push-button start Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door Third Generation (2024-2025)

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. 57 Keyless Access: Sensor ranges (general example).

Conﬁguring Keyless Access

The behavior of Keyless Access can be set in the Vehicle menu in the Infotainment system.

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Keyless Access can be set so that pushing the button either unlocks the driver door only or unlocks all doors.

The following settings can be applied:

To unlock: Press the button once, driver door unlocks.

Press the button twice, all doors unlock.

To lock: Press the button once, driver door locks.

Press the button twice, all doors lock.

If the Keyless Access function is deactivated, it may be subject to functional limitations.

Fig. 58 In door handle: Button to unlock or lock.

Button on the outside of the door handle.

Unlocking the vehicle

1. Press the button on the outside of the door handle ﬁg. 58.

Locking the vehicle

1. Park the vehicle.

2. Press the button on the outside of the door handle ﬁg. 58.

Deactivating Keyless Access temporarily

You can temporarily deactivate the Keyless Access with push-button start unlocking function to prevent the vehicle from being

unlocked and started by unauthorized people:

1. Lock the vehicle with the

button on the vehicle key.

2. Within ﬁve seconds of locking the vehicle, press the button on the outside of the door handle once ﬁg. 58. Do not grasp

the door handle during this process.

Keyless Access is now temporarily deactivated.

3. To check that it has actually been deactivated, wait at least 10 seconds and then pull on the door handle.

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The door should not open.

The next time the vehicle is unlocked, you must use the vehicle key. Keyless Access will be reactivated the next time the

vehicle is unlocked.

Troubleshooting

If Keyless Access is not working

The sensor function may be impaired if the sensor is dirty.

1. Clean the sensors.

If all turn signals ﬂash four times

The vehicle key that was last used is still in the vehicle.

1. Remove the vehicle key and lock the vehicle.

Automatic sensor deactivation

The sensors will deactivate automatically under the following conditions:

If the vehicle is not unlocked or locked for a long period of time

If a sensor is triggered too frequently

Reactivating the sensor pads:

1. Unlock the vehicle using the

button on the vehicle key.

Valid vehicle key cannot be detected

The yellow indicator light turns on. A message will also appear in the instrument cluster display.

The vehicle key is no longer in the vehicle or within range of the sensors.

1. Do not switch the ignition off.

2. Bring the vehicle key back into the vehicle or within range of the sensors.

If the problem persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen

recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

NOTICE

Strong streams of water or vapor could activate the sensors in the door handles if a valid vehicle key is located near the

vehicle. This may cause the windows to open and moisture may enter the vehicle interior. This could lead to damage to

the vehicle interior.

Never direct the jet of a high pressure cleaner or a steam jet directly towards the sensors in the door handles.

If at least one window is open and the sensors in one door handle are permanently activated, then all windows will close.

If the message Keyless faulty. appears in the instrument cluster display, there may be a malfunction in the Keyless Access

system. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Doors and central locking button

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Opening and Closing -> ?Keyless Access? with push-button start for Your Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door Third Generation (2024-2025)

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