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Fig. 18 Indicator lamp in the vehicle key
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If a button on the vehicle key is pressed briefly, the indicator lamp ⇒ Fig. 18 (arrowyfIODVKHVRQFH
The lamp will flash several times if the button is pressed and held, e.g. convenience closing of the
electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof.
If the indicator lamp in the key does not light up when a button is pressed, the battery in the key
should be replaced ⇒ Replacing the battery.
Replacing the battery
Fig. 19 Vehicle key: opening the battery case cover
Fig. 20 Vehicle key: removing the battery
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Volkswagen recommends having the battery changed by a qualified workshop.
The battery is located on the rear side of the vehicle key underneath a cover.
Replacing the battery
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If the buttons on the vehicle key ⇒ Fig. 21 or one of the central locking buttons ⇒ Fig. 23 are
pressed repeatedly within a short period of time, the central locking system will switch off briefly to
prevent overloading. The vehicle is then unlocked for approximately 30 seconds. If the doors or the
tailgate are not opened during this time the vehicle will lock again automatically.
Locking or unlocking the vehicle from outside
Fig. 21 Buttons on the vehicle key
Fig. 22 Mechanical vehicle key
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Vehicles with central locking
FunctionButtons to be used in
the vehicle key
⇒ Fig. 21
Action with vehicle key ⇒ Fig. 21 in
the lock cylinder or with the
mechanical vehicle key ⇒ Fig. 22.
Unlocking the vehicle.Press the  button.Insert the vehicle key in the driver door lock
cylinder and turn anticlockwise.
Locking the vehicle.Press the  button.Insert the vehicle key in the driver door lock
cylinder and turn clockwise.
Unlocking the tailgate.Press the 
button ⇒ Tailgate.
Insert the vehicle key in the driver door lock
cylinder and turn anticlockwise.
Please note the following: Depending on which central locking function has been activated by a
qualified workshop, all of the doors and the tailgate are only unlocked when the button is
pressed twice.
The vehicle key will lock or unlock the vehicle only when the battery has enough power and the key
is located within a few metres of the vehicle.
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Locking or unlocking the vehicle from the inside
Fig. 23 In the driver door: central locking button
Fig. 24 In the front passenger door: door opening lever for mechanical locking
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Vehicles with central locking
Press the button ⇒ Fig. 23:
Unlocks the vehicle.
Locks the vehicle.
The central locking button functions with the ignition switched on or off only when all doors are
closed.
If the vehicle has been locked with the vehicle key, the central locking button does not work.
Please note the following when using the central locking button to lock the vehicle:
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FunctionAction
Locking the vehicle and activating the
SAFELOCK mechanism.
Locking the vehicle without activating the
SAFELOCK mechanism.
Press the  button on the vehicle key twice.
Press the central locking button in the driver
door once.
The SAFELOCK mechanism deactivates the door opening levers if the vehicle has been locked.
This makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle. The doors can no longer be opened from the
inside ⇒.
In some vehicles, when the ignition is switched off, the instrument cluster display may inform you
that the SAFELOCK mechanism is activated.
The following applies when the SAFELOCK mechanism is deactivated:
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In some vehicles it is possible to set the screen of the portable navigation device (delivered
by Volkswagenyf ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts to display whether the
tailgate is open or not properly closed.
Opening the tailgate
Fig. 27 In the vehicle key: tailgate release button
Fig. 28 Opening the tailgate from the outside
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It will not be possible to open the tailgate if, for example, bicycles are mounted on a carrier attached
to it ⇒. Remove the load from the carrier and support the open tailgate.
Opening with the central locking system
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The belt tensioners are activated by sensors during severe frontal, side and rear collisions. They
tighten the seat belts against the direction in which they are pulled. A loose seat belt is retracted,
which can reduce the forward movement or the movement of the vehicle occupants in the direction
of the impact. The belt tensioner works together with the airbag system. If the side airbags are not
activated, the belt tensioner will not be activated if the vehicle rolls over.
A fine dust may be produced when the airbags are triggered. This is quite normal and does not
mean that there is a fire in the vehicle.
Belt tension limiter
The belt tension limiter reduces the pressure exerted by the seat belt on the body during an
accident.
All safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or components of the system are
scrapped. Qualified workshops are familiar with these requirements ⇒ Service and disposal of belt
tensioners.
Service and disposal of belt tensioners
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Seat belts may become damaged during any work on the belt tensioners or while removing or
refitting any vehicle parts in conjunction with any other repair work. This damage will not always be
noticeable. The consequence may be that the belt tensioners could function incorrectly, or not
function at all, in the event of an accident.
Regulations must be observed to ensure that the effectiveness of the belt tensioner is not reduced
and that removed parts do not cause any injuries or environmental pollution. Qualified workshops
are familiar with these requirements.
The airbag modules and belt tensioners may contain perchlorate. Please comply with
legislation regarding disposal.
Airbag system
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Types of front passenger front airbag system
⇒ Indicator lamps
⇒ Description and function of the airbags
⇒ Front airbags
⇒ Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off manually using the key-operated switch
⇒ Side airbags
The vehicle is equipped with a front airbag for the driver and front passenger. The front airbags can
provide front seat occupants with additional chest and head protection if the seat, seat belts, head
restraints and, in the case of the driver, steering wheel are adjusted and used correctly. Airbags are
meant only for additional protection. The airbags are not a substitute for seat belts. Seat belts must
always be worn, even when the front seats are equipped with front airbags.
Additional information and warnings:
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Volkswagen offers 2 different front airbag systems for front passengers:
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Features of the front passenger front
airbag that can only be switched off
by a qualified workshop.
Features of the front passenger front
airbag that can be switched off
manually using the key-operated
switch ⇒ Switching the front passenger front
airbag on and off manually using the key-
operated switch.
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Fig. 54 Location and deployment zone of the driver front airbag
Fig. 55 Location and deployment zone of the front passenger front airbag
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In conjunction with the seat belts, the front airbag system gives the front occupants additional
protection for the head and chest in the event of a severe frontal collision. Always keep as far away
from the front airbag as possible ⇒ Adjusting the seat position. This allows the front airbags to
inflate fully when triggered, thus providing maximum protection.
The front airbag for the driver is located in the steering wheel ⇒ Fig. 54 and the front airbag for the
front passenger is located in the dash panel ⇒ Fig. 55. The airbag locations are identified by the
text AIRBAG.
The areas inside the red lines ⇒ Fig. 54 and ⇒ Fig. 55 are covered by the front airbags when
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areas ⇒. Any factory-fitted accessories will not be struck if the driver and front passenger front
airbags are deployed.
The airbag covers fold out of the steering wheel ⇒ Fig. 54 or dash panel ⇒ Fig. 55 when the driver
and front passenger front airbags trigger. The airbag covers remain connected to the steering
wheel or the dash panel.
Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off manually using
the key-operated switch
Once triggered, the airbag inflates at high speed.
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