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
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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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