2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF door lock

When is the alarm triggered?
The anti-theft alarm system sounds for about 30 seconds and the turn signals flash for up to 5 minutes
if the following occurs with respect to the locked vehicle:
x Opening a door that has been mechanically unlocked.
x Forcibly opening a door.
x Forcibly opening the engine hood.
x Forcibly opening the rear hatch.
x Switching on the ignition with an invalid key.
x Disconnecting the vehicle battery.
Deactivating the alarm
Unlock the vehicle with the unlock button on the remote control vehicle key or switch on the ignition
with a valid vehicle key.
For vehicles with Keyless Access, the alarm can be deactivated by grasping one of the front door
handles when a valid vehicle key is in range or by holding the remote control vehicle key to the right of
the steering column trim and pressing the starter button
After the alarm has stopped and the vehicle is opened again in the same or a different area that
is protected by the alarm, the alarm is triggered again. For example, the alarm will sound again if the
rear hatch is opened after one of the doors has been opened.
The anti-theft alarm system is not activated when the vehicle is locked with the power lock
switch 1 on the inside of the driver or front passenger doors.
If the driver door is mechanically unlocked using the vehicle key bit, only the driver door is
unlocked, but not the entire vehicle. Switching on the ignition deactivates the anti-theft alarm system
and activates the central locking button. To unlock the doors, use the central locking button or remote
control vehicle key.
If the vehicle battery is dead or weak, the anti-theft alarm system will not work properly.

Fig. 29 In the right rear door: Child safety lock A deactivated, B activated.

Closing the rear hatch
More information:
x Exterior views
x Power locking system
x Transporting
x Emergency closing and opening
WARNING
Accidents and severe personal injuries can result if you unlock, open, or close the rear hatch
when someone is in the way.
x Only open or close the rear hatch if no one is in the way.
x Never close the rear hatch by pushing on the rear window with your hand. The rear
window could break and cause injuries.
x After closing the rear hatch, always make sure that it is properly closed and locked so that
it cannot open suddenly when the vehicle is moving. The closed rear hatch must be flush
with the surrounding auto body parts.
x Always keep the rear hatch closed while driving to help keep poisonous exhaust gas from
being drawn into the vehicle.
x Never open the rear hatch when a luggage rack is installed and loaded. If, for example,
there are bicycles on a carrier on the rear hatch, it is possible that the rear hatch will be
difficult to open. An open rear hatch may fall on its own because of the additional weight. If
necessary, prop open the rear hatch. Remove the weight from the luggage rack first.
x Close and lock the rear hatch and all doors when the vehicle is not in use. First, make sure
that no one is left inside the vehicle.
x Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle, especially
when the rear hatch is open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the rear hatch shut,
becoming trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold,
depending on the season. Particularly in the summer, heat build-up in the passenger and
luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are
much higher than the outside temperatures. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can
cause unconsciousness and death, particularly to small children.
x Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the vehicle. They
may lock the vehicle with the vehicle key or the power locking button and lock themselves in.
NOTICE
Before opening or closing the rear hatch, make sure there is enough room to do so, as for
example when the vehicle has a trailer or is in a garage.
Warning light

x Vehicles with Keyless Access: hold your finger on the lock sensor surface on the outside of the
door handle for a few seconds until the windows and power sunroof close
Convenience closing first closes the windows and then the power sunroof.
WARNING
Improper use of power windows can result in serious personal injury.
x Never let anyone get in the way of a power window when closing it.
x When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that no one, especially children,
remains in the vehicle. The windows will not open in case of an emergency.
x Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. You can still use the power
windows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or front
passenger door has not been opened.
x Always use the safety switch when children are in the back seat to disable the rear power
windows and keep them from being opened and closed.
If the power windows malfunction, the one-touch feature, as well as pinch protection may not
work properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility right
away.
Convenience closing of the power windows from the outside requires removing the cover cap of
the lock cylinder on the driver door. The cover cap must be reinstalled after the vehicle is locked

Convenience closing of the power sunroof from the outside requires removing the cover cap of
the lock cylinder on the driver door. The cover cap must be reinstalled after the vehicle is locked

fig. 37 Function Action
(1) Move the front seat backward or
forward.
Pull the lever up and move the front seat. The front
seat must lock in place after the lever is released!
(2)
Fold the backrest forward and
back into the upright position (only
in 2-door vehicles).
Folding forward: Pull the handle and fold the
backrest forward while pushing the seat forward.
Folding back into the upright position: Push the seat
all the way back, and fold the backrest back into the
upright position. The backrest must lock in place!
(3) Lumbar support control. Pull the lever up or push it down.
(4) Adjust the backrest angle. Lean forward and turn the adjuster wheel forward or
backward.
(5) Adjust the seat height. Move the lever several times up or down.

Electrical controls on the driver and front passenger seats

Fig. 38 Driver seat: Controls to adjust the seat backward and forward, adjust seat cushion height and angle,
and backrest angle (if applicable).

Fig. 39 Lumbar support control (if applicable).

x If the outside temperature or the temperature inside the passenger compartment is 77 °F (25 °C) or
more.

Function Action for seat heating ⇒fig.46
Switch on: Press the Aor ebutton. Seat heating is
switched on to maximum.
Adjust the heating level: Press the A or ebutton repeatedly until the
desired heating level is set.
Switch off: Press the A or ebutton repeatedly until all
indicator lights in the button are off.

Special seat heating features
On the driver and the passenger side, the seat heating will resume at the setting that was set when the
ignition was switched off. However, this feature only works if the key is not taken out of the ignition
switch, or, for vehicles with Keyless Access, the driver door is not opened or the vehicle is not locked.
People suffering from a low level of perceived pain or a lowered awareness of pain as from
medication, paralysis, or chronic illness (e.g. diabetes) should NEVER use the seat heating feature
⇒ !
The use of seat heating by persons with these conditions could result in burns to the back, buttocks,
and legs that may take a long time to heal and may never heal completely. If you have any of these
conditions, you should take regular breaks and get out of the vehicle, particularly on long trips. Consult
your doctor for advice regarding your specific condition.
WARNING
Certain medical conditions, such as paralysis and diabetes, and certain medications can
increase the risk of serious burns when the seat heating feature is switched on.
x Vehicle occupants who have a low level of perceived pain or a lowered awareness of pain
can receive serious burns to the back, buttocks, and legs that take a long time to heal or may
never heal completely.
x Never use the seat heating feature if you or your passengers are at risk of being burned
because of a medical condition. Take regular breaks and get out of the vehicle, particularly
on long trips. Consult your doctor for advice regarding your specific condition.
x Never let exposed skin remain in contact with the seat upholstery when the seat heating is
being used.
WARNING
A wet seat can cause the seat heating to malfunction and increase the risk of serious burns.
x Always make sure the seats are dry before using the seat heating.
x Never sit on the seat with wet clothes.
x Never put damp or wet things including clothes on the seat.
x Never spill liquids on the seats.
NOTICE
x To help prevent damage to electrical and other parts in the seat, do not kneel on the front
seats or apply concentrated pressure to a small area of the seat or backrest.

The auto-dimming feature can be switched on and off with the switch on the inside mirror (2) A or (2)
B. When auto-dimming is activated, the indicator light (1) is on.
If the ignition is switched on, the sensor (3) automatically darkens the inside mirror depending on the
amount of light shining into the vehicle from the rear.
The auto-dimming feature is deactivated when you shift the transmission into reverse or switch on the
interior lights or the reading light.
Do not attach external navigation devices to the windshield or in the vicinity of the auto-dimming inside
mirror ⇒ .
WARNING
The illuminated display on an external navigation device can cause the auto-dimming inside
mirror to malfunction, which can result in crashes and serious injuries.
x Malfunctions in the auto-dimming function can result in the inside mirror being unable to
evaluate the exact distance of vehicles in the rear or other objects.
If the light striking the sensor is filtered or blocked (such as by a sunshade), the auto-dimming
inside mirror will not work properly or may not work at all.
Outside mirrors

Fig. 96 In the driver door: Adjusting knob for the outside mirrors.