.Do not reset the service reminder between service intervals; otherwise, incorrect information 
will be displayed. 
 .The service reminder disappears after a few seconds when the engine is running or the 
OK button on the multi-function steering wheel has been pushed.  
 
Locking the vehicle after airbag inflation 
If the airbags are activated during a collision, the entire vehicle is unlocked. Depending on the severity 
of the damage, the vehicle can be locked after a collision when the airbags have deployed as follows: 
 
Function  Action 
Locking the vehicle with the 
power locking switch: 
– Switch the ignition off. 
– Open a door once. 
– Press power locking switch  1 
Locking the vehicle with the 
remote control vehicle key: 
– Switch the ignition off and on again. 
OR: Remove the remote control vehicle key from the ignition. 
– Open a door once. 
– Lock the vehicle with the remote control vehicle key. 
 
Indicator light in the driver door 
 
After the vehicle is locked:  Meaning 
The red LED light flashes for about 2 seconds in short 
intervals, then slower. 
The vehicle is locked. 
Red LED light lights up continuously for about 30 se-
conds. 
Locking system malfunction. See an 
authorized Volkswagen dealer or an 
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. 
 
 .If the remote control vehicle key buttons or one of the power locking buttons are pushed repeat-
edly 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 rear 
hatch is opened during this time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards. 
Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the outside 
 
Fig. 23 Buttons in the remote control vehicle key. 
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