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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.

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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

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

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

Cover

Battery

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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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