You can obtain additional or duplicate remote control vehicle keys 
from authorized Volkswagen dealers, authorized Volkswagen Service 
Facilities, and from certain independent repair facilities and lock-
smiths which are qualified to make remote control vehicle keys. 
Each vehicle key must be programmed by an authorized Volkswagen 
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility in order for it to 
work with your vehicle. 
To find the nearest qualified independent repair facility, locksmith, or 
Volkswagen dealer which can cut and code replacement vehicle 
keys, call the VW Customer Care Hotline at 1-800-822-8987 or visit 
http://www.vw.com and search for “replacement keys.” 
Canadian customers can contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or 
Volkswagen Service Facility or call the Volkswagen Canada Custom-
er CARE Center at 1-800-822-8987. 
  NOTICE 
The remote control vehicle keys contain electrical components. 
Protect them from damage, moisture and rough handling. 
  Do not press the buttons on the remote control vehicle key unless 
you actually want to use the function in question. Since terrain and 
conditions vary, pressing a button on the remote control vehicle key 
when it is not necessary may unlock the vehicle or set off the panic 
alarm, even if you think you are out of range. 
  Remote control vehicle key functions can be temporarily disrupt-
ed by interference from transmitters near the vehicle that use the 
same frequency range (such as radio equipment or mobile phones). 
  Things between the remote control vehicle key and vehicle, bad 
weather, as well as a weak battery can reduce the operating range. 
  If the remote control vehicle key buttons ⇒ fig. 20 or the power 
locking buttons⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle from the inside are 
pushed repeatedly in quick succession, the power locking system is 
switched off for a brief period to help keep it from being overloaded. 
The vehicle is then unlocked for about 30 seconds. Unless a door or  
 
The buttons  1 ,  2 , and  3  on the keypad in the sun visor can operate 
up to 3 separate devices (for example, a gate and garage door, 
house alarm or lighting system). 
 
Please carry out each step only in the order specified:  
1.  For first time programming only: Press and hold the two 
outer HomeLink buttons  1  and  3  at the same time for about 20 
seconds, releasing only when the HomeLink indicator light 
above button  2  begins to flash. 
This step deletes any old settings. Do not perform this step 
when programming the additional HomeLink buttons.  
2.   Position the hand-held transmitter for your remote control de-
vice 1-3 inches (25-75 mm) away from the HomeLink keypad 
on the driver side sun visor, keeping the HomeLink indicator 
light in view, as shown ⇒ fig. 41.  
3.   Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the 
HomeLink button you want to program ( 1 ,  2 , or  3 ) and the 
hand-held transmitter button, as shown ⇒ fig. 42. Do not re-
lease the buttons until the HomeLink indicator light flash-
es slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator light flashes 
rapidly, release both buttons. The rapid flashing indicates suc-
cessful programming.  
4.  
Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button and watch 
the indicator light. 
If the indicator light comes on and does not flash, programming 
is complete and your garage door opener or other device 
should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and re-
leased. 
If the indicator light blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then stays 
on, proceed with the following programming instructions for a 
rolling code device. A second person may make the following 
steps quicker and easier. Please use a ladder or other device. 
Do not stand on your vehicle to perform the next steps ⇒  in 
Operating the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter