Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The remote control transmitte r and the battery are
integrated in the key. Th e receiver is located
in the
vehicl e int erio r. The remote control range is several
metres around the vehicle when the battery is
fully
charged.
If the vehicle cannot be opened and closed using
the vehicle key, the vehi cle key
will have to be re
synchro
nise d ~page 45 , or the battery in the key
r ep laced
~page 45 .
Several vehicle keys can be used .
Opening and closing the key bit
Press button ~Fig. 22 G) or ~Fig. 23 G) to re
lease the key bit and
fold it out.
To fold in, press button G) and simultaneously fold
in the key bit until it clicks into place .
Alarm button
Only press the alarm button 0 in the event of an
emergency .
Once the button is pressed , the horn is
sounded and the vehicle lights flash.
Press the
alarm button again to switch off the alarm.
Replacement key
You will need to quote the vehicle chassis number
when ordering a replacement key or additional re
mote control keys.
Every new key contains a microchip which must be
encoded with the data for the
vehicle 's electronic
immobilizer . The vehicle key will not work if it is not
fitted with a micro chip, or if the microchip has not
been encoded. The same goes for keys that have
been cut to fit the
vehicle .
New keys or replacement keys are available from
Volkswagen dealerships or from qualifi
ed work
shops and authorised key services that are quali
fied to manufacture these
vehicle keys.
Indicator lamp in the vehicle key
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Fig. 24 Indicator lamp in the vehicle key
44 Before the journey
New and replace ment veh icle keys must be
sync hron ise d before use.
Proce ed to a qu alified
work sho p.
Every vehicle key contains electronic compo
nents. Protect the key from damage, moisture
and excessive vibration.
m Press the buttons on the ke y only if the corre
L!J spending function is actually needed. Press
ing a button when the functio n is not required could
lead to the vehicle be ing unlocked unintentionally
or the alarm going off. Thi s also applies even when
you are not wi
thin the effective range.
m The functio n of the vehicle ke y can be affec
W ted temporarily if there is more than one
transmitte r in the direct vicinity working on the
same frequency (e.g . a two -way radio
or mobile
telephone).
m Obstacles between the ke y and the vehicle ,
W bad weather conditions and weak batteries
can reduce the range
of the remote control.
m If the buttons ~Fig. 22 or ~Fig. 23 on the
W vehicle key or one of the central lock ing but
tons
~page 46 are pressed repeated ly within a
short period
of time, the central locking system will
switch off briefly to prevent overloading . The vehi
cle
will then be unlo cked . Lo ck the vehicle if neces -
sary .
ro ~irst rea~ and observe the introductory
mformat1on and safety warnings 8 on
page 43.
!f a_ button on the vehicle key is pressed briefly, the
1nd1cator lamp ~Fig. 24 (arrow) flashes once. The
lamp will flash several times if the button is press
ed and held, e .
g. convenience opening.
If the indicator lamp in the key does not light up
when a button is pressed , the battery
in the key
should be replaced
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Replacing the battery
Fig. 25 Vehicle key: opening the battery case
cover
r-f""n First read and observe the introductory
L-kJJ information and safety warnings & on
page 43.
Volkswagen recommends having the battery
changed by a qualified workshop.
The battery is located on the rear side of the vehi
cle ke y underneath a cover.
Replacing the battery
• Fold out the key bit of the vehicle key
=>page 44.
• Remove the cover on the rear of the vehicle
key in the direction of t h e a rrow =>CD using a su ita
ble object, e .g . a coin =>Fig . 25.
• Using a suitable th in object, lever the battery
out of the battery compartment =>F ig . 26.
• Insert the new battery as shown =>F ig . 26 and
push it into the battery compartment against the di
rection of the arrow =>CD.
•
Fit the cover as shown =>F ig . 25 and push it
onto the vehicle key housing against the d irect ion
shown by the arrow until it engages.
Synchronising the vehicle key
r-f11 First read and observe the i~troductory
~ information and safety warnmgs 6 on
page 43.
lt may no longer be possible to lock or unlock t~e
vehicle with the remote control if the @ button ts
pressed repeatedly outside of the effective r~nge
of the vehicle key. If this is the case, the vehtcle
key should be re-synchronised as follows:
851"·0412
Fig. 26 Vehicle key: removing the battery
• The vehicle key can be damaged if the bat
tery is not changed properly.
• Unsuitable batteries can damage the vehicle
key. Replace discharged batteries only with
new batteries of the same voltage rating, size
and specif ication.
• Ensure that the battery is fitted the right
way round.
~ Dispo se of discharged batteries in accord
~ ance with regulations governing the protec
tion
of the enviro nment.
~ The battery on the vehicle key may contain
~ perchlorate . Please follow any legal require
ments and regulations when handling and dispos-
ing
of these batteries.
• Fold out the key bit of the vehi cle key
=>page 44.
• If necessary, remove the cover of the door han
dle in the driver door =>page 339.
• Press the @ button on the vehicle key. Remain
standing close to the vehicle .
• Unlock the vehicle w ith the key bit within one
minute. The synchronisation process is complete.
• Fit the cover if necessary.
Opening and closing 45
