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Opening and closing -> Introduction (Central locking) for Your Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

All turn signals flash four times  
The vehicle key used last is still in the vehicle.  
1. Remove the vehicle key and lock the vehicle.  
Automatic sensor switch-off  
The sensors will be disabled in the following circumstances:  
If the vehicle is not locked or unlocked for an extended period.  
If a sensor is touched too many times.  
Reactivating the sensors:  
1. Unlock the vehicle with the button in the vehicle key.  
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 sensor surfaces on the  
door handles are continuously activated, all windows will close. All windows could open if the jet of water or steam  
is briefly moved away from the door handle sensor surfaces and then moved back onto them (→ Keyless Access).  
There may be a malfunction in the Keyless Access system if the messageKeyless Access system faulty.  
appears on the instrument cluster display. Go to a qualified workshop.  
If there is no vehicle key in the vehicle or if it is not detected, a message will be shown on the instrument  
cluster display. This may occur if the vehicle key is subject to interference from another radio signal or is  
covered by an object, e.g. an aluminium case.  
Introduction  
If the vehicle key or central locking fails, the doors can be locked manually and, in some cases, also unlocked  
manually.  
The central locking system enables you to centrally lock and unlock all the doors, the boot lid and the tank flap.  
The vehicle can only be locked if the ignition has been switched off or the driver has switched off the engine before  
leaving the vehicle.  
Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.  
A symbol in the instrument cluster display indicates if one or more doors or lids are not closed properly. Do not  
drive on! Close the corresponding door or lid→  
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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  
Serious injuries could occur if the doors are unlocked, opened or closed incorrectly or without due care and  
attention.  
Open or close the doors only when there is no-one in the movement path of the boot lid.  
After closing the doors, check to make sure that they are properly closed so that they do not open while the  
vehicle is in motion. The closed doors must be flush with the surrounding body panels.  
Close and lock the doors when the vehicle is not in use. Ensure that no one remains in the vehicle.  
If the vehicle is locked from the outside, the doors and electric windows cannot be opened from the inside.  
Temperatures inside a locked vehicle can reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause  
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serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially in the case of small children.  
Never leave anyone inside a locked vehicle. People in the vehicle could become trapped in an emergency and may  
not be able to get themselves to safety.  
Never close a door by pushing its window with your hand. The glass window could shatter and cause injuries.  
Always hold the door handle firmly when opening and closing doors.  
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  
Any door being held open by the door arrester could close unexpectedly in strong winds or if the vehicle is on a  
slope. This could lead to injuries.  
Always hold the door handle firmly when opening and closing doors.  
WARNING  
The opening/closing paths of the doors and boot lid are potential danger areas where injury can occur.  
Open or close the doors and boot lid only when there is no-one in their movement path.  
NOTICE  
When carrying out manual opening or closing, remove parts carefully and install them again correctly in order to  
avoid damage to the vehicle.  
Indicator lamp in the driver door  
The central locking system indicator lamp is located in the driver door.  
Vehicle locked: A red LED  
flashes for approximately two seconds, firstly at short intervals and then more slowly. The indicator lamp does not  
flash if the vehicle was locked with the central locking button in the driver door (→ Central locking button).  
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