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Driver door overview 
 
Fig. 4 Overview of controls in the driver door. 
Key to fig. 4: 
(1) Indicator for power locking system  
(2) Door handle  
(3) Power locking switch for locking and unlocking the vehicle  0  
     
        
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▪ Range ~ (Diesel engines only: visible only when the AdBlue range has fallen to less than 1500 mi 
or 2400 km) 
▪ Route 
▪ Average speed --- mph 
▪ xx km/h (digital speed display) 
▪ Oil temp (if applicable - 3.6 liter engine only) 
▪ Speed warning --- km/h 
Audio ⇒ Booklet Radio or ⇒ Booklet Navigation system 
Navigation ⇒ Booklet Navigation system 
Phone ⇒ Booklet Mobile Phone Package 
Vehicle status  
Settings  
▪ Language 
▪ MFI data 
–  Travel time 
–  Curr. consum. (current fuel consumption) 
–  Av. consum. (average fuel consumption) 
–  Range 
–  Route 
–  Av. speed --- mph 
–  Digit. speed (digital speed display) 
–  Oil temp. (if applicable - 3.6 liter engine only) 
–  Speed warn. (speed warning) 
–  Back 
▪ Compass (vehicles without navigation system) 
▪ Convenience ⇒ page 35 
–  ATA confirm 
–  Central locking 
Auto unlock 
Unlock doors 
Back 
–  Window op. (window operation) 
Off 
All 
Driver 
Back 
–  Mirror down (vehicles with memory seats) 
–  Mirror adjust 
Individually 
Both mirrors 
Factory setting 
Back 
▪ Lights and Vision  
–  Coming home 
–  Leaving home 
–  Footwell light 
–  Conv. turn sig. (convenience turn signal)  
     
        
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▪ MFI data 
–  Travel time 
–  Curr. consum. (current fuel consumption) 
–  Av. consum. (average fuel consumption) 
–  Range 
–  Route 
–  Av. speed 
–  Digit. speed (digital speed display) 
–  Oil temp. (if applicable - 3.6 liter engine only) 
–  Speed warn. (speed warning) 
–  Back 
▪ Compass (vehicles without navigation system) 
▪ Convenience  
–  ATA confirm 
–  Central locking 
Auto unlock 
Unlock doors 
Back 
–  Window op. (window operation) 
Off 
All 
Driver 
Back 
–  Mirror down (vehicles with memory seats) 
–  Mirror adjust 
Individually 
Both mirrors 
Factory setting 
Back 
▪ Lights and Vision  
–  Coming home 
–  Leaving home 
–  Footwell light 
–  Dayt. r. light (daytime running lights) 
–  Conv. turn sig. (convenience turn signal) 
–  Factory setting 
–  Back 
▪ Time 
–  Hours 
–  Minutes 
–  24 hr. mode 
–  Daylight save 
–  Back 
▪ Snow tires (winter tires) 
–  On 
–  + 10 km/h 
–  - 10 km/h 
–  Back  
     
        
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–  Central locking 
Auto lock 
Unlock doors 
Back 
–  Window op. (window operation) 
Off 
All 
Driver 
Back 
–  Mirror down (vehicles with memory seats) 
–  Mirror adjust 
Individually 
Both mirrors 
Factory setting 
Back 
▪ Lights and Vision  
–  Coming home 
–  Leaving home 
–  Footwell light 
–  Dayt. r. light (daytime running lights) 
–  Conv. turn sig. (convenience turn signal) 
–  Factory setting 
–  Back 
▪ Time 
–  Hours 
–  Minutes 
–  24 hr. mode 
–  Daylight save 
–  Back 
▪ Snow tires (winter tires) 
–  On 
–  + 10 km/h 
–  - 10 km/h 
–  Back 
▪ Units 
–  Temperature 
–  Consump./dist. 
–  Back 
▪ Alt. speed dis. (alternative speed display On / Off) 
▪ Service 
–  Info 
–  Reset 
–  Back 
▪ Factory setting  
     
        
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Replacement vehicle keys 
The vehicle identification number is required to get a replacement key or an additional remote control 
vehicle key. 
Up to 8 vehicle keys, each of which must be properly cut, coded, programmed, and synchronized, can 
be used with your vehicle. 
Each new vehicle key contains a microchip and must be coded with the data from the vehicle's elec-
tronic immobilizer. A vehicle key will not work if it does not contain a microchip or contains a chip that 
is not coded, even if the key bit was cut correctly. 
You can obtain additional or duplicate remote control vehicle keys from authorized Volkswagen deal-
ers, 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, 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 Customer 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 disrupted by interference from transmit-
ters near the vehicle that use the same frequency range (such as radio equipment or cellular 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 or the power locking buttons 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 luggage com-
partment lid is opened in this span of time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards.  
     
        
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  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 disrupted by interference from transmit-
ters near the vehicle that use the same frequency range (such as radio equipment or cellular 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 or the power locking 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 luggage com-
partment lid is opened in this span of time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards. 
Applicable only in Mexico 
Remote control vehicle keys 
 
Fig. 23 Remote control vehicle key with panic button. 
 
     
        
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Panic button 
Press the panic button (2) only in emergencies! After pushing the panic button, the horn will sound and 
the turn signals will flash. Press the panic button again to switch off the panic feature. 
Replacement vehicle keys 
The vehicle identification number is required to get a replacement key or an additional remote control 
vehicle key. 
Up to 8 vehicle keys, each of which must be properly cut, coded, programmed, and synchronized, can 
be used with your vehicle. 
Each new vehicle key contains a microchip and must be coded with the data from the vehicle's elec-
tronic immobilizer. A vehicle key will not work if it does not contain a microchip or contains a chip that 
is not coded, even if the key bit was cut correctly. 
You can obtain additional or duplicate remote control vehicle keys from authorized Volkswagen deal-
ers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities. 
Each vehicle key must be programmed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized 
Volkswagen Service Facility in order for it to work with your vehicle. 
  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 disrupted by interference from transmit-
ters near the vehicle that use the same frequency range (such as radio equipment or cellular 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 or the power locking buttons 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 luggage com-
partment lid is opened in this span of time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards.  
     
        
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overloaded. The vehicle is then unlocked for about 30 seconds. Unless a door or the luggage com-
partment lid is opened during this time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards. 
Applicable only in the United States and Canada 
Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the outside 
 
Fig. 30 Remote control vehicle key with remote start. 
 
Fig. 31 Remote control vehicle key without remote start.