Get Opening and closing -> Changing the button cell Guide for Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Changing the button cell

This button cell can be changed by a suitably qualified workshop→

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Fig. 1 Vehicle key: Opening the battery compartment

cover.

Fig. 2 Vehicle key: Replacing the button cell.

Changing the button cell

1. Remove the spare key (→ Vehicle key).

2. Insert the manual key in the slot→ Fig. 1

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, then press it in the direction of the arrow and lever off the cover.

3. Remove the button cell from the battery compartment→ Fig. 2.

4. Press the new button cell of the same specification into the battery compartment→

5. Press the cover onto the housing until it clicks into place.

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6. Stow the spare key in the vehicle key housing (→ Vehicle key).

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

DANGER

If you swallow a button cell, or if it enters your windpipe, it can cause serious or even fatal injuries within a very

short time due to choking or internal burns.

● Seek immediate medical assistance if you suspect that someone has swallowed a button cell.

● Do not use the remote control if you cannot close the battery cover.

● Always keep the remote control and key ring with button cells out of the reach of children.

NOTICE

The vehicle key can be damaged if the button cell is not changed properly.

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● Unsuitable batteries can damage the vehicle key. Replace the discharged battery only with a new battery of the

same voltage rating, size and specification.

● Pay attention to the correct polarity when inserting the button cell.

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. We recommend that you have this service carried out by a correspondingly qualified

workshop.

Synchronising the vehicle key

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. Stand beside the vehicle.

2. Press the button on the vehicle key twice in quick succession.

Unfold the key bit or remove the manual key (→ Vehicle key).

3. Unlock the vehicle using the key bit or the manual key.

4. Open left-hand front door.

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

5. Switch on the ignition.

Or: Hold the vehicle key against the lower section of the centre console.

The synchronisation process is complete.

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Troubleshooting

Vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked

The remote control 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 devices, or due to a weak or flat

button cell.

Or: The central locking switches itself off briefly to protect itself against overload.

1. Close the driver door.

Or: Synchronise the vehicle key (→ Vehicle key).

Or: 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 pressing the button, the button cell in the vehicle key has

to be replaced (→ Vehicle key).

Additional or replacement vehicle keys can be obtained from a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

dealership.

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Opening and closing -> Changing the button cell for Your Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

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