Get Opening and closing -> Opening and closing the automatic sliding doors manually Guide for Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

The sliding door will lock again automatically, provided that the vehicle was locked beforehand and as long as there is

no valid vehicle key inside the vehicle.

If another control point for the sliding door is pressed during closing by the Kick and Close function, the Kick and

Close function is cancelled immediately.

Activating or deactivating Kick and Close

The Kick and Close function can be activated and deactivated together with the Easy Open function in theVehicle

menu in the Infotainment system (→ Sliding door, Easy Open).

The Easy Close function is available only when Keyless Access is activated .

CAUTION

If a valid vehicle key is located close to the sliding door, the Kick and Close function can sometimes be operated

accidentally, causing the sliding door to close, e.g. from a powerful jet of water or steam or if maintenance and

repair work is carried out. If the sliding door is closed by mistake it can cause damage to people and material

damage.

● Always make sure that there are no valid vehicle keys left unattended in the operating range of the sliding door.

● Always switch off the Kick and Close function via the Infotainment system before any maintenance or repair work

is carried out.

● Always switch off the Kick and Close function via the Infotainment system before washing the vehicle.

Opening and closing the automatic sliding doors manually

Opening and closing a sliding door without roll-back function

1. Switch the ignition off and then back on again.

2. Press and hold the

function →

button. The sliding door closes with maximum force and without the roll-back

The audible warning will sound continuously if the manual closing is not successful. Pull the outer door handle and

carefully close the door manually →

WARNING

Closing the automatic sliding doors without the roll-back function could lead to severe injuries.

● Always take care when closing the automatic sliding doors.

● Ensure that nobody obstructs the path of the automatic sliding doors, especially if the roll-back function is not

active.

● The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other body parts getting pinched against the door frame and

becoming injured.

When the tank flap is open, the left electric sliding door is locked from the inside and can only be opened

manually from the outside.

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Troubleshooting

The red LED in the driver door lights up continuously

The red LED

for the central locking system in the driver door flashes at short intervals and then lights up continuously.

There is a fault in the locking system.

1. Go to a correspondingly qualified workshop and have the system checked.

Turn signals do not flash when locking

The turn signals do not flash to confirm that the vehicle has been locked.

1. Close all windows and doors.

2. Close the boot lid.

3. If the turn signals still do not flash, go to a correspondingly qualified workshop to have the system checked.

Response when locking the vehicle with a second vehicle key

Keyless Access: Any vehicle key located inside the vehicle will be blocked to prevent it from starting the engine if the

vehicle has been locked from the outside using a second vehicle key.

1. Press the

engine).

button on the key inside the vehicle so that it can then be used to start the engine (→ Starting the

Locking the vehicle after airbags have been triggered

The entire vehicle is unlocked if the airbags are activated during an accident. Depending on the extent of the damage,

the vehicle can be locked as follows after an accident:

1. Switch off the ignition.

2. Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.

3. Open and close any vehicle door.

4. Lock the vehicle using the vehicle key.

Or: Press the central locking button in the driver door .

It is no longer possible to lock the sliding doors after an airbag has been triggered. Consult a suitably qualified

workshop to restore the locking functionality.

Automatic deactivation of the sensors

The sensors will be disabled in the following circumstances:

—The vehicle is not unlocked or locked for an extended period.

—A sensor has been triggered an excessive number of times.

Reactivating the sensors:

1. Unlock the vehicle with the

button in the vehicle key.

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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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