Get Opening and closing -> Interior monitor and anti-tow alarm Guide for Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

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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If doors or the boot lid are still open when the anti-theft alarm is activated, only the anti-theft alarm is

activated. Interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm are not activated until all doors and the boot lid are

closed.

The SAFELOCK is also deactivated when the interior monitoring and anti-tow alarm are switched

off.

Retrofitted equipment or loads that are inadequately secured can restrict correct functioning of the system

and increase the risk of a false alarm.

Introduction

The boot lid is unlocked and locked together with the doors.

A symbol in the instrument cluster display indicates if the boot lid is not closed properly. Do not drive on! Close the

boot lid →

This symbol is also visible when the ignition is switched off and will go out a few seconds after the vehicle has been

locked when all doors and lids are closed.

WARNING

Incorrect and unsupervised unlocking, opening or closing of the boot lid can cause accidents and serious injuries.

● Open or close the boot lid only when there is no-one in the movement path.

● Always check that the boot lid is properly closed after closing it. The closed boot lid must be flush with the

surrounding body panels.

● Always keep the boot lid closed while the vehicle is in motion.

● Never open the boot lid when loads are secured to it. The boot lid may close under its own weight due to the

additional load. Support the boot lid as necessary or remove the load beforehand.

● Close and lock the boot lid and all doors when the vehicle is not in use. Ensure that no one remains in the vehicle.

● Never leave children playing unattended in or around the vehicle, especially when the boot lid is open. Children

could climb into the interior and shut the boot lid, thereby trapping themselves inside. Temperatures inside a

locked vehicle can reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness

or fatalities, especially in the case of small children.

WARNING

Any door that is not properly closed could open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. This could lead to severe

injuries.

● Stop immediately and close the door.

● Make sure that the door is closed properly and that the lock has engaged. The closed door must be flush with the

surrounding body panels.

● Open or close the doors only when there is no-one in the movement path of the boot lid.

WARNING

Serious injuries can occur if the boot lid is unlocked or opened incorrectly or without due care and attention.

● It may not always be apparent that the boot lid is unlocked, for example when a loaded luggage carrier is

attached to it. If unlocked, the boot lid may open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion.

● After closing the boot lid, always check that the catch is engaged securely in the lock carrier.

WARNING

If there is a large amount of snow or a heavy load on the boot lid, the boot lid may lower by itself and cause serious

injuries due to the additional weight.

● Never open the boot lid if it is covered by a large amount of snow or a load is attached to it, e.g. a luggage carrier.

● Remove the snow or load before opening the boot lid.

WARNING

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