2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT key

Convenience functions
The door opening function when touching a sensor surface on a door handle is carried out depending
on the settings activated in the Settings – Convenience menu.
NOTICE

x The door handle sensor surfaces can be activated by a strong stream of water or steam if a
valid vehicle key is within range of the vehicle.
The door may not open if the outside and inside door handles are used at the same time.
If the vehicle battery or the battery in the remote control vehicle key is weak or dead, it might not
be possible to unlock and lock the vehicle using Keyless Access. The vehicle can still be manually
locked or unlocked with the key bit.
The driver message Key not in range appears in the instrument cluster display if there is no
remote control vehicle key inside the vehicle or if the system does not recognize the remote control
vehicle key. The key may not be recognized, for example, if it is covered by something that interferes
with the signal (such as a briefcase), or if the remote control vehicle key battery is weak. Electronic
devices such as cell phones can also interfere with the signal.
Dirt on the door handles that contains a lot of salt (especially in winter) can affect the way the
door handle sensors work. Cleaning the door handles can help with this problem.
If the automatic transmission is not in Park (P) position, the electronic steering column lock will
not lock and the vehicle will not lock via sensors in the front door handles or the remote control vehicle
key.

Preparation for the anti-theft alarm system
If the vehicle is pre-equipped for installation of the anti-theft alarm system, the alarm system can be
retrofitted by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
The anti-theft alarm system makes it more difficult for someone to break into or steal the vehicle.
The anti-theft alarm system is automatically activated when the vehicle is locked by pressing the lock
button on the remote control vehicle key.
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 without switching on the ignition within about
15 seconds.
x Forcibly opening a door.
x Forcibly opening the engine hood.
x Forcibly opening the luggage compartment lid.
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 and switch on the ignition
with a valid vehicle key.
For vehicles with Keyless Access, the alarm can be deactivated by grasping one of the door handles
when a valid remote control 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
luggage compartment lid 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 W 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 un-
locked, 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.

Applicable only in Mexico, the AGCC, and South Korea
Opening the luggage compartment lid

Fig. 42 In the remote control vehicle key: Button to unlock and open the luggage compartment lid.

Fig. 43 Opening luggage compartment lid from the outside.

WARNING
Improper or unsupervised closing of the luggage compartment lid can cause severe injuries.
Never close the lid when someone is in the way.
x Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around your vehicle, especially
with the luggage compartment lid left open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the
luggage compartment lid shut, becoming trapped and unable to get out. A closed vehicle can
become very hot or very cold depending on the season. Temperatures can quickly reach
levels that can cause unconsciousness or death, particularly to small children.
Make sure that the remote control vehicle key is not in the luggage compartment before closing
the luggage compartment lid.

Switches in the driver door
Key to fig. 45:
(1) For the windows in the front doors.
(2) For the windows in the rear doors.
(3) Safety switch.
Opening or closing windows

Function Action
Opening: Press the switch.
Closing: Pull the switch.
Stopping automatic
movement:
Press/pull the switch again.
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The safety switch (3) deactivates the power windows
in the rear doors. The yellow indicator light in the
switch comes on.

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. When the vehicle key has been removed from
the ignition and the driver door has been opened, the power windows cannot be opened or closed.
Power windows – features

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 win-
dows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or front pas-
senger 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 will not work
properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility right away.

WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the sunroof can cause serious injuries.
x Always make sure that no one is in the way of the power sunroof when it is closing.
x Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.
x Never leave children or persons requiring assistance unattended in the vehicle, especially
if they have access to the vehicle key. Unsupervised use of the remote control vehicle key
can lock the vehicle, start the engine, switch on the ignition and operate the sunroof.
x The sunroof can still be opened or closed for a short period after the ignition has been
switched off, as long as the driver or passenger door is not opened.
WARNING
Closing the sunroof without pinch protection can cause severe injuries.
x Always be careful when closing the sunroof.
x Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding pinch protection to close the
sunroof.
x Pinch protection does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed against
the roof frame, thereby causing injury.
If the power sunroof malfunctions, pinch protection may not function properly. See an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
5.
At the garage door opener receiver (overhead unit) in the garage, locate the “learn” or
“training” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. This button
is usually located near the hanging antenna wire attachment point on the unit. If you cannot
locate the “training” button, refer to the garage door opener’s user manual.
6. Press and release the “training” button.
Once the button is pressed, you have 30 seconds to initiate the next step.
7. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed garage door opener button
on the sun visor keypad for 2 seconds and release.
8. Repeat the “press/hold/release” sequence up to 3 times to complete the programming
process for that button.

Repeat the steps to program the other garage door opener buttons on the sun visor keypad to control
other devices.
Deleting programming for all buttons
Be sure to delete programming on all buttons on the sun visor keypad before selling the vehicle or
turning it over to people you do not know.
x Complete the programming preparation steps described above.
x Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 at the same time, for about 20 seconds.
x When the indicator light above button 2 begins to flash, immediately release buttons 1 and 3 .
This step deletes all old settings.
After programming
Test the garage door opener, Operating the garage door opener.
Applicable only in Mexico and the AGCC
Operating the garage door opener