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Locking button for folding the key part in/out

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tem

Operating the alarm

Only use the alarm button in emergency. Pressing

the button triggers the alarm » page 24. Pressing

the button again will stop the alarm.

Key

Key overview

NOTICE

Protect the key from moisture and strong vibra-

tions.

WARNING

Unauthorised persons (e.g. children) can lock the

vehicle, start it or use electrical equipment such as

the control buttons for the windows.

Keep the grooves in the key clean.

The key signal rage is approximately 30 m. The

range can be reduced, e.g. due to signal inter-

ference from other transmitters.

When leaving the vehicle, keep the keys with

you.

If you lose your key, contact your Volkswagen

Service Partner who will provide you with

a replacement key.

Troubleshooting

The battery in the key is almost empty

— The warning light does not flash when a button

on the key is pressed.

Option 1

Or:

— The display in the instrument cluster shows

a message that the battery needs to be replaced.

The vehicle is locked

Operating the boot lid

The vehicle is unlocked

— Replace the battery » page 21, Replacing the key

battery.

Battery status warning light in the key

The vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked with the

remote control

Locking button for folding the key part in/out

This may be because:

— The battery in the key is empty.

— Replace the battery » page 21, Replacing the key

battery.

Or:

— The key is not synchronised.

Synchronise the key as follows:

1. Press any button on the key.

2. Unlock the door with the key via the locking cyl-

inder within 1 min. » page 22.

Option 2

If necessary, the key must be synchronised if

a button on the key has been repeatedly

pressed outside of the remote control's effective

range.

The vehicle is locked

Operating the boot lid

Operating the alarm

The vehicle is unlocked

Battery status warning light in the key

Keys, locks and alarm system

If you are unsure about how the battery

should be replaced, we recommend contact-

ing your Volkswagen Service Partner.

Replacing the key battery

The new battery must comply with the specification

of the original battery

Environment

— Discharged batteries must not be disposed of in

household waste.

Removing the battery cover

— Dispose of discharged batteries in an environ-

mentally-friendly way.

Dispose of the vehicle key in accordance with

all applicable disposal regulations.

Central locking

Functionality

1. Fold out the key.

2. Release the battery cover with your thumbnail

or by inserting a flat-head screwdriver at the

marked points.

Central locking

The system unlocks and locks all doors, the fuel filler

flap and the boot lid at the same time.

3. Open the battery cover.

Unlock indicator: Double flashing of the turn signal

Replacing the battery

lights

Lock indicator: Single flashing of the turn signal

lights.

The indicator light in the driver's door will flash for

about 2 seconds in quick succession after the vehicle

is locked, then regularly at longer intervals.

If none of the doors or the boot lid is opened

within 45 seconds of unlocking, the vehicle

automatically locks again.

1. Remove the battery.

Operation

2. Press any button on the remote key to reset the

key.

Central locking operation

3. Insert the new battery.

Depending on vehicle equipment:

— Key » page 20, Key overview

4. Fit the battery cover and press until it clicks into

place.

— Keyless locking (Keyless Access) » page 23, Use

— Central locking button

WARNING

Risk of death!

Locking/unlocking using the central locking button

If the battery is swallowed, serious injuries or

death due to chemical burns to the digestive tract

could result.

— To lock, press the button in the driver’s door.

The symbol in the button lights up when it is

locked.

Always keep children away from the vehicle key

and batteries.

— To unlocking, press the button in the driver’s

door.

Obtain medical attention immediately if the

battery is swallowed.

The button locks/unlocks all the doors and the boot

lid.

Central locking

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