Function key: supplementary information
= Unlock trunk separately : The rear hatch remains locked when the vehicle is unlocked. Pressing the & button unlocks the rear hatch. Tap the function key to deactivate the feature.
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 seconds. Locking system malfunction. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
If the remote control vehicle key buttons ⇒ Remote control vehicle keys or one of the power
locking buttons ⇒ Unlocking and 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 rear hatch is opened during this time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards.
