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Opening and closing -> Anti-theft alarm for Your Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

The Easy Open sensor-controlled luggage compartment opener is not working  
Easy Open works only when the ignition is switched off.  
The charge level of the 12-volt vehicle battery is too low.  
Clean and dry the vehicle.  
The towing bracket is swivelled out .  
A towing bracket has been retrofitted to the vehicle .  
During heavy rain, Easy Open may be deactivated in order to prevent accidental activation.  
Kick and Close automatic closing is not working  
Switch off the ignition and close the driver door.  
The charge level of the 12-volt vehicle battery is too low.  
The sliding door must be at least half-closed.  
Unhitch the trailer .  
There is more than one vehicle key in the interior.  
Perform Kick and Close again.  
NOTICE  
Please note that the sensors in the door handles can be activated by a powerful jet of water or steam if a valid  
vehicle key is simultaneously within its operating range. If at least one window is open and the sensors in a door  
handle are continuously activated, all windows will close .  
It may not be possible to lock or unlock the vehicle using Keyless Access if the 12-volt vehicle battery or  
button cell in the vehicle key is weak or discharged. The vehicle can be locked or unlocked manually .  
If there is no valid vehicle key in the vehicle or if it is not detected, a corresponding display will be shown on  
the instrument cluster display. This may occur if the vehicle key is disrupted by another radio signal or is  
covered by another item such as an aluminium suitcase (→ Starting the engine).  
Anti-theft alarm.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm.  
The anti-theft alarm is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked using the vehicle key.  
The anti-theft alarm outputs acoustic and visual warning signals for up to five minutes.  
When does the system trigger an alarm?  
When a manually unlocked door is opened without switching on the ignition.  
When the bonnet is opened.  
When the boot lid is opened.  
If the ignition is switched on using an invalid key.  
If the 12-volt vehicle battery is disconnected.  
Vehicles with interior monitoring and anti-tow alarm:  
In the event of movement in the vehicle.  
If the vehicle is raised or towed.  
If the vehicle is transported on a ferry or train.  
If a trailer that is connected to the anti-theft alarm system is removed.  
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Switching off the alarm  
1. Unlock the vehicle using the unlocking button on the vehicle key.  
Or: Switch on the ignition using a valid vehicle key. A short alarm lasting around one second may sound.  
2. Vehicles with Keyless Access: Grip the door handle.  
The anti-theft alarm will not function correctly if the 12-volt vehicle battery is weak or  
discharged.  
Interior monitor and anti-tow alarm  
If movements are detected in the vehicle interior when the vehicle is locked, the interior monitoring triggers an  
alarm.  
The anti-tow alarm will be triggered if the vehicle is lifted.  
Switching on the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm  
Lock the vehicle. When the anti-theft alarm is switched on, interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm are also active.  
Depending on the equipment, the function of interior monitoring may be impaired if a load guard is used.  
Temporarily switching off the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm  
The interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm can be switched off temporarily in theOpening and closing  
submenu in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu). The interior monitoring and anti-towing alarm are  
deactivated until the next time the vehicle is locked.  
The interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm can also be switched off in the Exit Vehicle menu. The ignition  
must be switched off (→ Exit menu).  
To avoid false alarms, deactivate interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm in the following situations:  
If any people or animals are to remain in the vehicle interior for a short period.  
If the vehicle is to be loaded onto another vehicle.  
If the vehicle is to be transported.  
If the vehicle is going to be towed with one axle off the ground.  
If the vehicle is to be parked in a two-storey garage.  
If the vehicle is to be parked in a car wash.  
Risk of false alarms for the interior monitoring system  
Interior monitoring can only work properly if all the vehicle doors are fully closed. Observe the legal requirements.  
A false alarm can be triggered in the following situations:  
If one or more windows are fully or partially open.  
If lightweight items such as loose pieces of paper or items hung from the interior mirror are left in the vehicle.  
If the vibration alarm of a mobile telephone is switched on.  
Permanent deactivation of the interior monitoring and anti-tow alarm is not  
possible.  
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