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— All turn signals flash once to confirm that the ve-

hicle has been locked. If you press the lock button

a second time, the horn also beeps as an addi-

tional confirmation. The horn beep (acoustic con-

firmation) can be disabled in the Vehicle settings

menu in the Infotainment system → page 26, In-

fotainment system operation and displays.

Opening and closing

Vehicle key set

Remote control vehicle key func-

tions

— All turn signals flash twice to confirm that the ve-

hicle has been unlocked.

Folding the key bit in or out

—

To fold the key bit out: Press button → fig. 48

4

to release the key bit and fold it out.

—

To fold the key bit in: Press the button 4 and

push the key bit in until it clicks.

Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key

If a button on the remote control vehicle key is

pressed briefly, the indicator light 5 will flash once

briefly. If you push and hold a button, it flashes re-

peatedly. If the indicator light does not come on, the

battery inside the key must be replaced → page 87,

Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery.

Fig. 48 Remote control vehicle key with panic button.

Panic button

Key to fig. 48:

Press the panic button → fig. 48 6 only in emer-

gencies! After pushing the panic button, the horn

will sound and the turn signals will flash. Press the

1

2

3

4

5

6

Unlock the vehicle

Unlock the trunk lid

Lock the vehicle

Key bit release

Indicator light

panic button again or press the

button on the re-

mote control vehicle key to switch off the panic fea-

ture.

Panic button

WARNING

Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious

personal injury.

The remote control vehicle key can unlock and lock

the vehicle from a distance → page 90, Doors and

power locking system.

Always switch off the engine and the ignition

·

and take the key with you when you leave the

vehicle. It can be used to start the engine and

operate vehicle systems such as the power win-

dows, leading to serious personal injury. Chil-

dren or other unauthorized persons could also

lock the doors and the trunk lid.

The remote transmitter and battery are inside the

remote control vehicle key. The receiver is inside the

passenger compartment. The operating range of the

remote control vehicle key for a fresh battery is sev-

eral yards (meters) around the vehicle.

Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the outside

Never leave children, disabled persons, or any-

·

one who cannot help themselves in the vehicle.

The doors can be locked with the remote con-

trol vehicle key. This could leave people trapped

in the vehicle in an emergency. Depending on

the time of year, people trapped in the vehicle

can be exposed to very high or very low temper-

atures.

— To unlock: Press the

button on the remote

control vehicle key.

— To lock: Press the

button on the remote con-

trol vehicle key.

— To unlock the trunk lid: Press the

button on the

remote control vehicle key.

The vehicle key unlocks or locks the vehicle only

when the battery in the remote control vehicle key is

not too weak, and the remote control vehicle key is

within a few yards/meters of the vehicle.

A closed vehicle can become very hot or very

·

cold, depending on the season. Particularly in

the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and

luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can

result in temperatures in the vehicle that are

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much higher than the outside temperatures.

Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can

cause unconsciousness and death, particularly

to small children.

Volkswagen recommends having the battery in the

remote control vehicle key changed by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility →

.

Never remove the key from the ignition switch

or turn off the ignition with the starter button

while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a stop.

The electronic steering column could suddenly

lock, you would not be able to steer, and you

could lose control of the vehicle, crash, and seri-

ously injure yourself and others.

When changing the battery, pay attention to the

correct polarity and use the same type of battery.

·

Replacing the battery

— Unfold the key bit on the remote control vehicle

key → page 86, Remote control vehicle key func-

tions.

— Remove the cover on the back of the remote con-

trol vehicle key → fig. 49 1 in the direction of

the arrow using a suitable object such as a coin

NOTICE

The remote control vehicle keys contain electrical

components. Protect them from damage, moisture

and rough handling.

→

. This action may require some force.

— Use a thin object to pry the battery out of the

battery compartment → fig. 49 2 .

Do not press the buttons on the remote con-

trol vehicle key unless you want to use the

function in question. Since terrain and conditions

vary, pressing a button on the remote control vehi-

cle key when it is not necessary may unlock the ve-

hicle or set off the panic alarm, even if you think you

are out of range.

— Position the new battery with the + side facing up

and press the battery carefully into the battery

compartment (opposite direction of the arrow)

→

.

— Position the cover as shown and press it down

(opposite direction of the arrow) until you hear it

click into place.

A Declaration of Compliance with the United

States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is

on → page 322, Declaration of Compliance, Tele-

communications and Electronic Systems.

DANGER

20 mm button cells and other lithium batteries will

cause serious personal injury and even death with-

in a short time if swallowed.

Replacing the remote control vehi-

cle key battery

Always keep remote control vehicle key fobs

·

with batteries, spare batteries, as well as dead

button cell and larger 20 mm batteries out of

the reach of children.

Get medical attention immediately if you sus-

pect that a battery has been swallowed.

·

NOTICE

Changing the battery improperly can damage the

remote control vehicle key.

·

Using the wrong battery can damage the remote

·

control vehicle key. Replace a dead battery with

a new one that has the same voltage, size, and

specifications.

Fig. 49 Remote control vehicle key: Opening the bat-

tery compartment cover and removing the old battery.

Make sure the plus and minus poles of the battery

are correctly positioned.

·

The battery is in the back of the remote control ve-

hicle key under a cover → fig. 49 1 .

Dispose of old batteries in an environmentally

responsible manner and keep them out of the

reach of children.

Key to fig. 49:

Batteries of the type used in your remote con-

trol vehicle key may contain Perchlorate Ma-

terial. Special handling may apply – see http://

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey

1

2

Cover

Battery

Vehicle key set

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all legal requirements regarding handling and dis-

posal of these batteries. Authorized Volkswagen

dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities

are familiar with the requirements, and we recom-

mend that you have them perform this service for

you.

— OR: Synchronize the vehicle key → page 88, Syn-

chronizing the remote control vehicle key.

If the indicator light in the vehicle key does not

flash

If the indicator light in the remote control vehicle

key does not come on when the button is pressed,

the battery inside the key must be replaced

→ page 87, Replacing the remote control vehicle key

battery.

Synchronizing the remote control

vehicle key

If remote control vehicle keys need to be replaced

The vehicle identification number is required to get

a replacement key or an additional remote control

vehicle key.

If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with the re-

mote control vehicle key, synchronize the vehicle

key as follows or replace the vehicle key battery

→ page 87, Replacing the remote control vehicle key

battery:

Each new vehicle key contains a microchip and must

be coded with the data from the vehicle's electronic

immobilizer. A vehicle key will not work if it does not

contain a microchip or contains a chip that is not

coded, even if the key bit was cut correctly.

— Stand next to the vehicle.

— Press the

button on the remote control vehicle

key two times in quick succession.

You can obtain additional or duplicate remote con-

trol vehicle keys from authorized Volkswagen deal-

ers, authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities, and

from certain independent repair facilities and lock-

smiths which are qualified to make remote control

vehicle keys.

OR:

— Unfold the key bit on the remote control vehicle

key → page 86, Remote control vehicle key func-

tions.

— Remove the cap from the door handle on the

driver door → page 92, Manually unlocking and

locking the driver door.

Each vehicle key must be programmed by an author-

ized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility, or certain independent repair facili-

ties in order for it to work with your vehicle.

— Stand next to the vehicle.

— Press the

key.

button on the remote control vehicle

To find the nearest qualified independent repair fa-

cility, locksmith, or Volkswagen dealer which can cut

and code replacement vehicle keys, call the VW Cus-

tomer Care Hotline at 1-800-822-8987 or visit

http://www.vw.com and search for “replacement

keys.”

— Manually unlock the vehicle using the key bit

→ page 92, Manually unlocking and locking the

driver door. The synchronization is complete.

— Reinstall the cap.

Canadian customers can contact an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen Service Facility or

call the Volkswagen Canada Customer CARE Center

at 1-800-822-8987.

Tips and troubleshooting

If the remote control vehicle key does not lock or

unlock the vehicle

Things between the remote control vehicle key and

vehicle, bad weather, as well as a weak battery can

reduce the operating range. Remote control vehicle

key functions can also be temporarily disrupted by

interference from transmitters near the vehicle that

use the same frequency range (such as radio equip-

ment or mobile phones).

Keyless Access with push-but-

ton start

Introduction

Your vehicle may be equipped with Keyless Access

with push-button start, a keyless starting and lock-

ing system that unlocks and locks the vehicle with-

out active use of a remote control vehicle key. All

you have to do is touch a sensor surface on one of

the front outside door handles or press the Volkswa-

OR: The power locking system may have switched

off for a brief period to help keep it from being over-

loaded.

— Close the driver door.

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gen emblem on the trunk lid when a valid remote

control vehicle key is within range.

All turn signals flash twice to confirm that the vehi-

cle has been unlocked.

If the vehicle is unlocked, it will lock again after

a short time if you do not open one of the doors or

the trunk lid.

A Declaration of Compliance with the United

States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is

on → page 322, Declaration of Compliance, Tele-

communications and Electronic Systems.

Locking the vehicle

Always switch off the engine and ignition and take

the vehicle key with you.

Unlocking or locking the vehicle

with Keyless Access

— Close the driver door.

— Touch the lock sensor surface in the door handle

on the driver or front passenger door → fig. 51

one time. The vehicle is locked. The door being

locked must be closed.

B

All turn signals flash once to confirm that the vehicle

has been locked.

Unlocking and locking the trunk lid

If the vehicle is locked and a valid remote control ve-

hicle key is within range → fig. 50 of the trunk lid, it

unlocks automatically when opened.

If the vehicle is completely unlocked, the trunk lid

will not lock automatically when it is closed.

Temporarily deactivating Keyless Access

To help prevent the vehicle from being unlocked and

started by an unauthorized person, Keyless Access

can be temporarily deactivated.

Fig. 50 Ranges of the Keyless Access system. Outside

the vehicle: Unlocking range. Inside the vehicle: Starting

range.

— Lock the vehicle with the

mote control vehicle key.

button on the re-

— Within 5 seconds, touch the lock sensor surface

on the door handle on the driver or front passen-

ger door → fig. 51 B .

— Keyless Access is now temporarily deactivated.

— To check that Keyless Access is deactivated, wait

at least 10 seconds and then pull the door handle.

The door should not open.

The vehicle can only be unlocked with the remote

control vehicle key. Keyless Access is automatically

reactivated after the vehicle has been unlocked.

Fig. 51 Keyless Access system: Unlocking and locking

sensors on the outside door handle.

Convenience features

Your vehicle may be equipped with the convenience

closing feature.

Key to fig. 51:

A

B

Unlocking sensor

Locking sensor

To use the convenience closing feature to close all

power windows and the power sunroof, hold your

finger on the lock sensor surface on the outside of

the door handle → fig. 51 B for a few seconds until

the windows and the power sunroof close.

Unlocking the vehicle

— Grasp the door handle of the driver or front pas-

senger door so that you touch the unlocking sen-

sor surface → fig. 51 A .

Remove your finger from the lock sensor surface to

stop the function.

— Open the door.

with push-button start

89

Pinch protection is active during convenience clos-

ing of the windows and the power sunroof.

The vehicle does not fully lock. All turn signals flash

four times. Take the remote control vehicle key out

of the vehicle and lock the vehicle again.

To help make sure that the vehicle stays

locked after you press the locking sensor on

the door handle, the unlocking function on that door

handle switches off for about 2 seconds after lock-

ing the vehicle.

Automatic deactivation of sensors

If the vehicle has not been unlocked or locked for

a longer period of time, the sensors in the door han-

dles are automatically switched off.

A driver information message may appear in

the instrument cluster display if there is

a Keyless Access system malfunction. See an author-

ized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility for assistance.

If a sensor on the door handle of a locked vehicle is

touched too often, for instance by a bush or hedge

that rubs against the vehicle, that sensor may be

switched off for a short time.

To reactivate the sensors:

A driver information message appears in the

instrument cluster display if there is no re-

— Unlock the vehicle using the

mote control vehicle key.

button on the re-

mote control vehicle key inside the vehicle or if the

system does not recognize the remote control vehi-

cle key. The key may not be recognized, for example,

if it is covered by something that interferes with the

signal (such as a briefcase), or if the remote control

vehicle key battery is weak. Electronic devices such

as mobile phones can also interfere with the signal.

NOTICE

The door handle sensor surfaces can be activated by

a strong stream of water or steam if a valid vehicle

key is within range of the vehicle.

If at least one power window is opened and the

·

sensor is continuously activated, the convenience

closing feature will automatically close the win-

dows.

If the automatic or DSG transmission is not in

Park (P) position, the electronic steering col-

umn will not lock and the vehicle will not lock via

sensors in the front door handles or the remote con-

trol vehicle key.

Doors and power locking sys-

tem

Depending on the vehicle settings, the entire

vehicle will unlock when you touch the un-

locking sensor surface twice in a row, even if a single

door was already unlocked.

Introduction

The power locking system lets you unlock and lock

all doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel filler flap.

Tips and troubleshooting

The doors can be locked manually if the remote con-

trol vehicle key or the power locking system is not

working → page 92, Manually unlocking and lock-

ing the driver door.

If Keyless Access does not work

Dirt or road salt on the door handles can affect the

way the door handle sensors work.

— Clean the door handle sensors → page 310, Exte-

rior care and cleaning.

The power locking system works properly only when

all doors and the trunk lid are completely closed.

When the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be

locked with the remote control vehicle key.

If all turn signals flash four times

To help prevent you from locking yourself out, the

vehicle will not lock immediately in the following

situation:

For vehicles equipped with Keyless Access with

push-button start, the vehicle can be locked only if

the ignition is switched off and the driver door is

closed.

— When you press the lock button on the remote

control vehicle key when a passenger door or the

trunk lid is still open.

If a door is not closed properly, the vehicle icon ap-

pears in the instrument cluster display indicating

a door is open. Stop! Open and close the door

again.

— AND you leave the remote control vehicle key you

just used inside the vehicle when you close all

doors and the trunk lid.

The vehicle icon may still be displayed even after the

ignition is switched off. The instrument cluster dis-

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play goes out a short time after the vehicle has been

locked.

NOTICE

When locking or unlocking the vehicle manually, re-

move parts carefully and install them again correctly

to avoid damaging the vehicle.

WARNING

A door that is not closed properly may open sud-

denly when the vehicle is moving and cause severe

injuries.

Certain settings are automatically saved by

the driver personalization feature → page 30,

Driver personalization.

Stop immediately in a safe place and close the

door.

·

Make sure that the door is safely and complete-

ly latched when closed. The closed door must

be flush with the surrounding auto body parts.

·

Indicator light in the driver door

Open or close doors only if no one is in the way.

Please read the introductory information and

·

heed the Warnings and Notice

90.

and on page

WARNING

A door kept open with the door stop may close in

strong winds or on inclines and cause injuries.

The indicator light for the power locking system is in

the driver door → page 8, Driver door overview.

Always hold doors by the door handle while

opening and closing.

·

If the vehicle is locked: The red LED light flashes for

about 2 seconds in short intervals, then slower.

The indicator light does not flash if the vehicle was

locked with the power locking switch in the driver

door → page 92, Power locking and unlocking

switch.

WARNING

Improper use of power locks can result in serious

personal injury.

The power locking switch locks all doors. Lock-

·

ing the doors from the inside can help prevent

unintended door opening during a collision and

can also prevent unwanted entry from the out-

side. Locked doors can, however, delay assis-

tance to vehicle occupants and rescue from the

outside in an accident or other emergency.

Automatic locking and unlocking

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

90.

and on page

Never leave children or anyone who cannot help

·

themselves behind in the vehicle. All doors can

be locked from the inside with the power lock

button. This could leave people trapped in the

vehicle in an emergency. Depending on the time

of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be ex-

posed to very high or very low temperatures.

You can change certain power locking system set-

tings in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment

system → page 26, Infotainment system operation

and displays.

Automatic locking (Auto lock)

A closed vehicle can become very hot or very

·

The vehicle locks automatically when it reaches

a speed of about 10 mph (15 km/h). When the vehi-

cle is locked, the indicator light comes on in the

power locking switch.

cold, depending on the season. Particularly in

the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and

luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can

result in temperatures in the vehicle that are

much higher than the outside temperatures.

Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can

cause unconsciousness and death, particularly

to small children.

Automatic unlocking (Auto unlock)

Auto unlock works only if the vehicle has been auto-

matically locked with the Auto lock feature. When

one of the following conditions is met, the doors will

unlock automatically.

Never allow passengers to remain in a locked

vehicle. In an emergency any person still inside

the vehicle might not be able to get out.

·

— The vehicle is not moving and the ignition is

switched off or the key is removed from the igni-

tion.

— OR: The selector lever is in park (P).

— OR: You open a door from inside the vehicle.

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91

— OR: After the airbags inflate in a collision

→ page 95, Tips and troubleshooting.

Doors can be unlocked and opened separately from

inside the vehicle by pulling the door handle to open

the door. The rear passenger door handles need to

be pulled twice to open the door. The indicator

light goes out. The unopened doors and trunk lid

remain locked and cannot be opened from the out-

side.

The indicator light goes out in the power locking

switch when the doors unlock → page 92, Power

locking and unlocking switch.

Automatic unlocking after airbag inflation allows

emergency responders to access the vehicle.

An open driver door will not be locked. This helps

keep the driver from being locked out of the vehicle.

Depending on the settings for the power lock-

ing system that have been set in the Infotain-

ment system, it may be necessary to press the

button on the remote control vehicle key twice to

unlock all doors and the trunk lid → page 26, Info-

tainment system operation and displays.

Manually unlocking and locking the

driver door

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

90.

and on page

Power locking and unlocking switch

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

90.

and on page

Fig. 53 Driver door: Concealed lock cylinder.

Fig. 52 In the driver and front passenger doors: Power

locking switch.

Key to fig. 52:

Unlock the vehicle.

Lock the vehicle.

The power locking switch works whether the igni-

tion is switched on or off but only when all doors are

closed.

If the vehicle is locked with the vehicle key, the

power locking switch is deactivated.

If the vehicle is locked from the inside with the pow-

er locking switch:

Fig. 54 Driver door handle: Removing the lock cylinder

cover.

— The yellow indicator light in the power locking

switch comes on to indicate that all doors are

locked → fig. 52.

When locking the vehicle manually, all doors are

locked. To unlock the vehicle manually, turn (coun-

terclockwise) to the unlocking position. When the

vehicle is unlocked manually, only the driver door is

— If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm,

the system is not turned on.

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unlocked. Note the instructions for the anti-theft

alarm system → page 95, Anti-theft alarm system.

Manually locking the passenger

doors

— Unfold the key bit from the remote control vehi-

cle key → page 86, Vehicle key set.

Please read the introductory information and

— If the vehicle has a concealed lock cylinder, insert

the key bit from below into the opening of the

cover cap on the driver door → fig. 54 (arrow) and

lift the cover cap off. Grasping the door handle

and pulling slightly makes it easier to remove the

cap.

heed the Warnings and Notice

90.

and on page

— Insert the key bit into the lock cylinder of the

driver door and unlock or lock the door. If the

larger side of the vehicle key touches the door

handle during locking or unlocking, either pull the

door handle slightly or reinsert the vehicle key in

the lock cylinder with the opposite side facing up.

— Reinsert the cover cap from top to bottom and

press until it clicks into place. Grasping the door

handle and pulling slightly makes it easier to rein-

stall the cap.

Keyless Access → page 89, Unlocking or locking the

vehicle with Keyless Access is not activated if the ve-

hicle is locked manually.

Fig. 55 On the front side of the rear passenger door:

Manual lock, covered by a rubber seal.

Special considerations when unlocking manually

— If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm

system, the alarm will sound when the driver door

is opened → page 95, Anti-theft alarm system.

— Switch on the ignition to switch off the alarm.

The electronic immobilizer recognizes a valid remote

control vehicle key when the ignition is switched on

and deactivates the anti-theft alarm system.

The driver door can still be unlocked and

opened separately from inside the vehicle by

pulling the door handle to open the door. The rear

passenger door handles need to be pulled twice to

open the door.

Fig. 56 On the front side of the rear passenger door:

Locking the vehicle with the key bit in the vehicle key.

The anti-theft alarm system, when installed, is

not activated when the vehicle is locked man-

ually with the key bit → page 95, Anti-theft alarm

system.

The passenger door and rear doors can each be

locked manually so that they cannot be opened from

outside the vehicle. This will not activate the anti-

theft alarm system, when installed.

— Open the door.

— Remove the rubber seal on the front side of the

door. The seal is marked with a lock → fig. 55.

— Unfold the key bit from the remote control vehi-

cle key → page 86, Remote control vehicle key

functions.

— Insert the key bit into the slot → fig. 56 and turn

to lock. On the passenger side doors, turn the key

Doors and power locking system

93

clockwise. On the driver side rear door, turn the

key counterclockwise.

— Reinsert the rubber seal and completely close the

door.

— Make sure that the door is locked.

— Repeat the procedure for other doors if necessa-

ry.

— Have the vehicle checked immediately by an au-

thorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

A door that has been locked manually will be un-

locked again if the vehicle is unlocked or the door is

opened from the inside.

Fig. 58 In the rear passenger side door: Child safety

lock deactivated, activated.

The vehicle doors can still be unlocked and

opened separately from inside the vehicle by

pulling the door handle to open the door.

A

B

Slot position → fig. 57 or → fig. 58:

A

B

Child safety lock deactivated.

Child safety lock activated.

Child safety lock

The child safety lock keeps the rear doors from be-

ing opened from the inside, so that children cannot

open them accidentally.

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

90.

and on page

When the child safety lock is activated, the rear

doors can only be opened from the outside.

Activating or deactivating the child safety lock

— Unlock the vehicle and open the respective rear

door.

— Unfold the key bit from the remote control vehi-

cle key.

— Using the key bit, move the slot into the desired

position.

WARNING

When the child safety lock is activated, that rear

door cannot be opened from the inside.

Never leave children, disabled persons, or any-

Fig. 57 In the rear driver side door: Child safety lock

deactivated, activated.

·

one who cannot help themselves, in the vehicle

when locking the doors. This could result in

people being trapped in the vehicle in an emer-

gency. Depending on the time of year, people

trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very

high or very low temperatures.

A

B

A closed vehicle can become very hot or very

·

cold, depending on the season. Particularly in

the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and

luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can

result in temperatures in the vehicle that are

much higher than the outside temperatures.

Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can

cause unconsciousness and death, particularly

to small children.

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Opening and closing

installation of the anti-theft alarm system, the alarm

system can be retrofitted by an authorized Volkswa-

gen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Fa-

cility.

Tips and troubleshooting

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

90.

and on page

The anti-theft alarm system makes it more difficult

for someone to break into or steal the vehicle.

If the red indicator light in the driver door lights up

continuously

If the red LED light in the driver door flashes for

about 2 seconds in short intervals, then lights up

continuously for about 30 seconds, there is a power

locking system malfunction.

The anti-theft alarm system is automatically activat-

ed when the vehicle is locked by pressing the lock

button on the remote control vehicle key.

When is the alarm triggered?

The anti-theft alarm system sounds and the turn

signals flash for up to 5 minutes if the following oc-

curs with respect to the locked vehicle:

— See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an au-

thorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assis-

tance.

— A door unlocked mechanically with the vehicle

key bit is opened.

If the turn signals do not flash to confirm locking

If you try to lock the vehicle and the turn signals do

not flash to confirm locking:

— Forcibly opening a door.

— Forcibly opening the engine hood.

— Forcibly opening the trunk lid.

— At least one of the doors or the trunk lid is open.

— Switching on the ignition with an invalid or deac-

tivated key (a short alarm may sound).

If the vehicle locks itself automatically

If the vehicle was unlocked with the remote control

vehicle key and the door or the trunk lid has not

been opened within several seconds, the vehicle is

automatically locked again. This feature helps pre-

vent you from leaving the vehicle unlocked uninten-

tionally.

— Disconnecting the 12 Volt vehicle battery.

Deactivating the alarm

— Unlock the vehicle with the unlock button

the remote control vehicle key.

on

— OR: Switch on the ignition with a valid remote

control vehicle key.

Locking with a second vehicle key

If a vehicle with Keyless Access is locked from the

outside using a second valid vehicle key, any key lo-

cated inside the vehicle cannot start the engine

→ page 141, Starting and stopping the engine. A key

that was inside the vehicle when it was locked from

the outside can be reactivated by pressing the

button on the deactivated key.

— For vehicles with Keyless Access: Grasp one of the

front door handles when a valid vehicle key is in

range.

After the alarm has stopped and the vehicle is

opened again in the same or a different area

that is protected by the alarm, the alarm is triggered

again. For example, the alarm will sound again if the

trunk lid is opened after one of the doors has been

opened.

Locking the vehicle after airbag inflation

If the airbags are activated during a collision, the en-

tire vehicle is unlocked. Depending on the severity of

the damage, the vehicle can be locked after a colli-

sion when the airbags have deployed.

The anti-theft alarm system is not activated

when the vehicle is locked with the power

locking switch

on the inside of the driver or front

— Switch the ignition off.

passenger doors.

— Open and close a door once.

If the driver door is mechanically unlocked us-

ing the vehicle key bit, only the driver door is

unlocked, not the entire vehicle. Switching on the

ignition deactivates the anti-theft alarm system and

activates the power locking switch. To unlock the

doors, use the power locking switch or remote con-

trol vehicle key.

— Press the

button on the power locking switch

or on the remote control vehicle key.

Anti-theft alarm system

If the vehicle battery is dead or weak, the anti-

theft alarm system will not work properly.

Your vehicle may be equipped with an anti-theft

alarm system or pre-equipped for anti-theft alarm

system installation. If the vehicle is pre-equipped for

Anti-theft alarm system

95

buildup in the passenger and luggage compart-

ment of a parked vehicle can result in tempera-

tures in the vehicle that are much higher than

the outside temperatures. Temperatures can

quickly reach levels that can cause unconscious-

ness and death, particularly to small children.

Trunk lid

Introduction

The trunk lid is unlocked and locked together with

the doors.

Never leave children or anyone who cannot help

themselves behind in the vehicle. They may lock

the vehicle with the vehicle key or the power

locking switch and lock themselves in.

·

In vehicles with Keyless Access, the trunk lid is un-

locked automatically → page 89, Unlocking or lock-

ing the vehicle with Keyless Access.

Never let children play in or around the vehicle.

·

If the trunk lid is not closed properly, the vehicle

icon appears in the instrument cluster display indi-

cating the trunk lid is open. Stop! Open the trunk

lid and then close it again.

Never let anyone ride in the luggage compart-

ment.

WARNING

The vehicle icon may still be displayed even after the

ignition is switched off. The instrument cluster dis-

play goes out a short time after the vehicle has been

locked.

If the trunk lid is not closed properly, it may open

suddenly when the vehicle is moving and cause se-

vere injuries.

Stop immediately in a safe place and close the

trunk lid.

·

WARNING

Accidents and severe personal injuries can result if

you unlock, open, or close the trunk lid when

someone is in the way.

Always make sure the trunk lid is securely latch-

ed after you close it.

·

Only open or close the trunk lid if no one is in

the way.

NOTICE

·

Before opening or closing the trunk lid, make sure

there is enough room to do so, for example, when

the vehicle is in a garage.

Never close the trunk lid by pushing on the rear

window with your hand. The rear window could

break and cause injuries.

·

NOTICE

After closing the trunk lid, always make sure

·

that it is properly closed and locked so that it

cannot open suddenly when the vehicle is mov-

ing. The closed trunk lid must be flush with the

surrounding auto body parts.

Never use the gas-pressure strut to hold or clamp

a load in place. This can damage the trunk lid and

make it impossible to close.

Always keep the trunk lid closed while driving to

help keep poisonous exhaust gas from being

drawn into the vehicle.

NOTICE

·

Never use the rear windshield wiper or the rear

spoiler to fix a load in place. This can damage the

trunk lid and cause the windshield wiper or spoiler

to be torn off.

Never open the trunk lid when a luggage rack is

·

installed and loaded. If, for example, there are

bicycles on a carrier on the trunk lid, it is possi-

ble that the trunk lid will be difficult to open. An

open trunk lid may fall on its own because of

the additional weight. If necessary, prop open

the trunk lid. Remove the weight from the lug-

gage rack first.

Close and lock the trunk lid and all doors when

the vehicle is not in use. First, make sure that no

one is left inside the vehicle.

·

Never leave your vehicle unattended or let chil-

·

dren play around your vehicle, especially when

the trunk lid is open. A child could crawl into the

vehicle and pull the trunk lid shut, becoming

trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle

can become very hot or very cold, depending on

the season. Particularly in the summer, heat

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Opening and closing

— Check the trunk lid to make sure it is securely

latched.

Opening and closing the trunk lid

The trunk lid can be locked only when it is securely

closed and latched.

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

96.

and on page

A closed but unlocked trunk lid automatically locks

when the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

Improper and unsupervised unlocking or opening

of the trunk lid can cause severe injuries. Never

open the trunk lid when someone is in the way.

If a bicycle or luggage rack is installed on the

·

trunk lid, it may be hard to see that the trunk lid

is unlatched. An unlatched trunk lid may open

suddenly when the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

Improper or unsupervised closing of the trunk lid

can cause severe injuries. Never close the trunk lid

when someone is in the way.

Fig. 59 Opening the trunk lid from the outside.

Never leave your vehicle unattended or let chil-

·

dren play around your vehicle, especially with

the trunk lid left open. A child could crawl into

the vehicle and pull the trunk lid shut, becoming

trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle

can become very hot or very cold depending on

the season. Temperatures can quickly reach lev-

els that can cause unconsciousness or death,

particularly to small children.

When closing the trunk lid, be careful to remove

your hands out of the path of the trunk lid in

time.

·

Fig. 60 Open trunk lid: Recessed grips for closing the

trunk lid.

NOTICE

Before opening or closing the trunk lid, make sure

there is enough room to do so, for example, when

the vehicle is in a garage.

Always remove anything secured to a luggage rack

mounted onto the trunk lid before opening the trunk

lid →

.

If you unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key,

but do not open either a door or the trunk lid

within several seconds, the vehicle automatically

locks again. This feature helps prevent you from

leaving the vehicle unlocked unintentionally.

Unlocking and opening the trunk lid

— If the vehicle is locked, press the

remote control vehicle key → fig. 48 to unlock the

trunk lid.

button on the

— To open the trunk lid, press the top of the Volks-

wagen emblem with your thumb → fig. 59 and

move the top of the emblem down. Then grasp

the bottom part of the emblem and pull upward

to lift the trunk lid.

Closing the trunk lid

— Grasp one of the recessed grips in the trunk lid

trim → fig. 60 (arrows).

— Pull the trunk lid down and close it securely so

that the latch engages.

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97

— Insert the key bit into the slot in the trunk lid trim

and press the release lever in the direction of the

arrow → fig. 62 to unlock the trunk lid. At the

same time, push the trunk lid out until it opens.

Opening the trunk lid from inside

the luggage compartment

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

96.

and on page

Tips and troubleshooting

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

96.

and on page

If all turn signals flash four times

To help prevent you from locking yourself out, vehi-

cles with Keyless Access will not lock immediately in

the following situation:

— When you press the lock button on the remote

control vehicle key when a passenger door or the

trunk lid is still open, and

— You leave the remote control vehicle key you just

used inside the vehicle when you close all doors

and the trunk lid.

Fig. 61 Inside the luggage compartment: Cover for the

trunk lid release.

The vehicle does not fully lock. All turn signals flash

four times. Take the remote control vehicle key out

of the vehicle and lock the vehicle again.

If the trunk lid is stiff

At temperatures below +32 °F (0 °C), the trunk lid

may be difficult to open after you unlock it.

Power windows

Opening and closing power win-

dows

Using the power window switches

The power window switches are in the vehicle doors.

Fig. 62 Inside the luggage compartment, behind the

cover: Opening the trunk lid.

— Opening: Press the

— Closing: Pull the

switch.

The trunk lid can be opened manually if the vehicle

battery is drained or if there is a fault in the locking

system.

— Stopping automatic movement: Press/pull the re-

spective switch again.

— If necessary, fold the rear seat backrest forward

— Activating the safety switch for the rear windows:

→ page 106, Rear seats.

Press the safety switch

in the driver door to

— Remove luggage to reach the trunk lid from the

inside.

deactivate the power windows in the rear doors.

The yellow indicator light in the switch comes on.

— Unlock the cover by turning the knob in the direc-

tion of the arrow → fig. 61. Pull the cover toward

you to open.

You can still use the power windows for several mi-

nutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the

driver or front passenger door has not been opened.

When the vehicle key has been removed from the

ignition and the driver door has been opened, the

power windows cannot be opened or closed.

— Unfold the key bit from the vehicle key fob

→ page 86, Vehicle key set.

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Opening and closing

One-touch opening and closing

key makes it possible to lock the vehicle, start

the engine, turn on the ignition, and operate the

windows.

The one-touch feature automatically opens or closes

a power window all the way. The window switch

does not have to be held.

Always use the safety switch when children are

in the back seat to disable the rear power win-

dows and keep them from being opened and

closed.

·

For one-touch opening: Press the switch for the

window down briefly as far as it goes.

For one-touch closing: Pull the switch for the win-

dow up briefly as far as it goes.

NOTICE

Stopping automatic movement: Pull/press the

switch again.

If you leave the windows open, rain or other precipi-

tation may enter the vehicle from outside and can

damage the vehicle interior.

Convenience opening and closing

If the power windows malfunction, the one-

touch feature, as well as pinch protection may

not work properly. See an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility

right away.

Your vehicle may be equipped with the convenience

opening and closing feature, which lets you open

and close the windows and the power sunroof when

the ignition is switched off:

— Convenience opening from inside the vehicle:

Push down and hold the switch for the driver win-

dow until all windows open and the sunroof tilts.

Convenience closing only works when the

one-touch feature is active.

— Convenience closing for vehicles with Keyless Ac-

cess: Hold your finger on the lock sensor surface

on the outside of the door handle for a few sec-

onds until the windows and the sunroof close

→ page 89, Unlocking or locking the vehicle with

Keyless Access. All turn signals flash when the

windows and sunroof are completely closed.

Certain settings are automatically saved by

the driver personalization feature → page 30,

Driver personalization.

Power window pinch protection

— Release the switch or remove your finger from

the lock sensor surface to stop convenience open-

ing or closing.

Pinch protection can help reduce the risk of pinching

injuries when closing a power window → . If one-

touch window closing meets resistance or there is

something in the way, the window will stop and go

down again.

You can configure settings for the convenience

opening feature in the Vehicle settings menu in the Info-

tainment system → page 26, Infotainment system

operation and displays.

— Check why the window did not close.

— Try one-touch window closing again.

WARNING

— If the window meets resistance a second time, so

that it stops and goes back down, one-touch clos-

ing is deactivated for about 10 seconds.

Improper use of power windows can result in seri-

ous personal injury.

Never let anyone get in the way of a power win-

dow when closing it.

·

— If you pull the power window button up all the

way and hold it during this 10 second interval, the

When locking the vehicle from the outside,

window will close without pinch protection →

.

·

make sure that no one, especially children, re-

mains in the vehicle. The windows will not open

in case of an emergency.

Closing the window without pinch protection

— Try to close the window again within 10 seconds

by holding the switch. Pinch protection is turned

off for a short distance in the window track!

Always switch off the engine and the ignition

·

and take the key with you when you leave the

vehicle. You can still use the power windows for

several minutes after the ignition is switched

off as long as the driver or front passenger door

has not been opened.

— If closing takes longer than about 10 seconds,

pinch protection is turned on again. The window

stops again if there is resistance.

— If the window still will not close, see an author-

ized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswa-

gen Service Facility.

Never leave children or disabled persons in the

·

vehicle – particularly if the ignition is on or a re-

mote control vehicle key is also in the vehicle.

Unsupervised use of the remote control vehicle

Power windows

99

WARNING

Power sunroof

Without pinch protection, power windows will

close with enough force to cause serious personal

injury.

Opening or closing the power sun-

roof

Always be careful when closing power windows.

·

Always make sure that no one is in the way

when overriding pinch protection to close pow-

er windows!

Pinch protection cannot prevent fingers or oth-

er parts of the body from being pressed against

the window frame; injuries may result.

·

Pinch protection is also active during conven-

ience closing of the windows and the power

sunroof → page 99, Power window pinch protection.

Tips and troubleshooting

Fig. 63 In the headliner: Power sunroof switch.

If the one-touch feature does not work

If the vehicle battery is disconnected or dies when

the windows are not completely closed, the one-

touch feature will not work and must be reactivated

after the vehicle battery has been recharged or re-

placed:

Depending on equipment, your vehicle may be

equipped with a Panoramic sliding and tilting sun-

roof.

The

switch → fig. 63 has two detents for each

switch position ( A , B , C , and D ).

— Switch on the ignition.

— Close all windows and doors.

Tilting, opening, and closing the power sunroof

— Pull the switch for the respective window up and

hold it for at least 2 seconds in this position.

— Tilt the power sunroof: Press the rear area of the

switch B upward to the first detent. Briefly press

the switch to the second detent to tilt the sunroof

with the one-touch feature.

— Release the switch, pull up and hold again. The

one-touch feature is now reactivated.

The one-touch feature can be reactivated for one or

more windows at the same time.

— Close the tilted sunroof: Press the front area of

the switch A upward to the first detent. Briefly

press the switch to the second detent to close the

tilted sunroof with the one-touch feature.

— Stop the one-touch feature during tilting/closing:

Press the button again at position A or

B

— Open the power sunroof: Press the switch rear-

ward C to the first detent. Briefly press the

switch to the second detent to open the roof with

the one-touch feature.

— Close the power sunroof: Press the switch for-

ward D to the first detent. Briefly press the

switch to the second detent to close the sunroof

with the one-touch feature.

— Stop the one-touch feature during opening/clos-

ing: Press the switch again at C or D .

Opening and closing the sunshade

The sliding sunshade must be opened and closed

manually. Use the handle at the front of the shade

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Opening and closing

to slide it to the desired position. It does not open or

close automatically with the power sunroof.

— Convenience closing for vehicles with Keyless Ac-

cess: Hold your finger on the lock sensor surface

on the outside of the door handle for a few sec-

onds until the windows and the sunroof close

→ page 89, Unlocking or locking the vehicle with

Keyless Access. All turn signals flash when the

windows and sunroof are completely closed.

WARNING

Improper use of the power sunroof can result in

serious personal injury.

Always make sure that no one is in the way of

the power sunroof when it is closing.

·

— Release the switch or remove your finger from

the lock sensor surface to stop convenience open-

ing or closing.

Always switch off the engine and the ignition

and take the key with you when you leave the

vehicle.

·

You can configure settings for the convenience

opening feature in the Vehicle settings menu in the Info-

tainment system → page 26, Infotainment system

operation and displays.

Never leave children or disabled persons in the

·

vehicle – particularly if the ignition is on or a re-

mote control vehicle key is also in the vehicle.

Unsupervised use of the remote control vehicle

key makes it possible to lock the vehicle, start

the engine, turn on the ignition and operate the

sunroof.

Pinch protection for the power sun-

roof

You can still open or close the power sunroof

·

for several minutes after you switch off the ig-

nition, as long as the driver or front passenger

door has not been opened.

Pinch protection can help reduce the risk of pinching

injuries when closing the power sunroof → . If the

power sunroof closing meets resistance or there is

something in the way, the power sunroof opens

again immediately.

NOTICE

— Check why the power sunroof did not close.

— Try to close the power sunroof again.

To help prevent damage, remove ice and snow

from the sunroof before opening or tilting it in

winter weather.

·

— If the power sunroof cannot close, the power sun-

roof will open again immediately. For a few sec-

onds after the sunroof has opened, it can be

closed without pinch protection.

Always close the sunroof before leaving the vehi-

·

cle or if it begins raining. If the sunroof is open or

tilted, rain could enter the vehicle interior and

cause extensive damage to the electrical system.

This could result in further vehicle damage.

Closing the power sunroof without pinch protection

— Press the

button → fig. 63 within about 5 sec-

Remove leaves and other objects from the

sunroof guiderails regularly either by hand or

using a vacuum cleaner.

onds after the sunroof has stopped and hold it in

the direction of the arrow D at the second de-

tent until the power sunroof closes completely.

Certain settings are automatically saved by

the driver personalization feature → page 30,

Driver personalization.

— The power sunroof will now close without pinch

protection!

— If the power sunroof still will not close, please see

an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Convenience opening and closing of

the power sunroof

WARNING

Without pinch protection, the power sunroof will

close with enough force to cause serious personal

injury.

Convenience opening and closing

Your vehicle may be equipped with the convenience

opening and closing feature, which lets you open

and close the windows and the power sunroof when

the ignition is switched off:

Always be careful when closing the power sun-

roof.

·

Always make sure that no one is in the way

when overriding the pinch protection to close

the power sunroof!

·

— Convenience opening from inside the vehicle:

Push down and hold the switch for the driver win-

dow until all windows open and the sunroof tilts.

Power sunroof

101

Pinch protection cannot prevent fingers or oth-

er parts of the body from being pressed against

the edge of the roof; injuries may result.

·

Pinch protection is also active during conven-

ience closing of the windows and the power

sunroof → page 101, Convenience opening and clos-

ing of the power sunroof.

If the power sunroof malfunctions, pinch pro-

tection may not function properly. See an au-

thorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volks-

wagen Service Facility for assistance.

Tips and troubleshooting

If the power sunroof does not close

— You must switch on the ignition to operate the

power sunroof. After switching off the ignition,

you can still open or close the power sunroof for

several minutes as long as the driver or front pas-

senger door has not been opened.

— If your power sunroof will not close properly, do

not try to close it yourself, doing so can cause se-

rious and expensive damage that will not be cov-

ered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Spe-

cial knowledge and tools are required to close the

power sunroof if it will not close on its own. To

help prevent damage to the sunroof, have an au-

thorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility help you close and re-

pair the power sunroof.

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