2018 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC ignition

the ignition has been switched off or the driver has switched off the
engine before leaving the vehicle.
A symbol in the instrument cluster display Displaysindicates if one or more doors are not closed
properly. Do not drive on! Open the appropriate door and then close it again.
This symbol is also visible when the ignition is switched off and will go out a few seconds after the
vehicle has been locked when all doors are closed.

WARNING
A door which is not closed properly could open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. This could
lead to serious injuries.
Stop as soon as possible and close the door.
Make sure that the door is closed properly and that the lock has engaged. The closed door must be
flush with the surrounding body panels.
Doors should be opened or closed only when you are sure that nobody is in their path.

WARNING
Any door being held open by the door arrester could close unexpectedly in strong winds or if the
vehicle is on a slope. This could lead to injuries.
Always hold doors by the handle when opening and closing doors.

WARNING
The opening and closing paths of the doors and boot lid are potential danger areas where injury can
occur.
The doors and boot lid should therefore be opened or closed only when you are sure that nobody is
in their path.

WARNING
Careless locking of the doors can cause serious injuries.
If the vehicle is locked from the outside, the doors and electric windows cannot be opened from the
inside.
The central locking system locks all doors. Locking the vehicle from the inside can prevent the doors
from being opened unintentionally and unauthorised persons from entering the vehicle. However,
locked doors can delay assistance to passengers inside the vehicle in the event of an accident or
emergency.

Depending on the settings made for central locking in the Infotainment system, it may be the case
that all of the doors and the boot lid are unlocked only when the button has been pressed twice.
Central locking button

Fig. 54 In the driver door: central locking button.

Fig. 55 In the driver door: release for the boot lid.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Key to Fig. 54and Fig. 55
Unlock the vehicle.
Lock the vehicle.
Unlock the boot lid.
If the button in the driver door is pressed, only the boot lid opens. All doors remain locked.
The central locking button functions with the ignition switched on or off only when all doors are
closed.
If the vehicle has been locked from outside with the vehicle key, the central locking buttons do not
work.
Please note the following when using the central locking button to lock the vehicle from the inside:
The indicator lamp in the button lights up yellow when all doors are closed and locked.
The anti-theft alarm will not be activated Anti-theft alarm

Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Accessis not activated if the vehicle
was locked manually.
Things to note when unlocking manually
The alarm is triggered when the driver door is opened Anti-theft alarm
After unlocking, an emergency start must be carried out Starting and stopping the engine
Switch on the ignition to switch off the alarm.
The electronic immobiliser recognises a valid vehicle key.

The anti-theft alarm is not activated when the vehicle is locked manually using the key bit Anti-
theft alarm
Manually closing the front passenger door and rear doors

Fig. 58 In the front edge of the rear right-hand door: manually locking the vehicle with the vehicle
key.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The front passenger door and the rear doors can be locked manually. The anti-theft alarm is not
activated in this case Anti-theft ala
Open the door.
Remove the rubber seal in the front edge of the door.
Insert the key bit into the slot and turn Fig. 58
Reattach the rubber seal.
Check that the door is locked.
The vehicle should be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
A door that has been locked manually will be unlocked again if the vehicle is unlocked or the door in
question is opened from the inside.

SAFELOCK deactivates the door release levers if the vehicle has been locked. This makes it more
difficult to break into the vehicle. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside
Press the button on the vehicle key once.
Press the button on the vehicle key twice in quick succession.
Vehicles with the Keyless Access locking and starting system: touch the sensor on the outside of the
door handle twiceUnlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access
OR: press the central locking button in the driver door once Central locking button
There may be an indication of the activated SAFELOCK in the display of the instrument cluster
(SAFELOCK).
Deactivating SAFELOCK
Switch on the ignition.
OR: deactivate interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm Temporarily switching off the interior
monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
Before locking the vehicle, temporarily deactivate the interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm in
the Vehicle Settings menu in the Infotainment system Infotainment sy
The following applies when SAFELOCK is deactivated:
The interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm are activated and deactivated in the Vehicle settings
menu in the Infotainment system Infotainment system controls and display

WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of SAFELOCK can cause serious injuries.
Never leave other persons in the vehicle if the vehicle has been locked using the vehicle key. The
doors can no longer be opened from the inside once SAFELOCK is activated.

If you unlock the driver door mechanically using the vehicle key, only the driver door is unlocked,
and not the whole vehicle. The doors are released (but not unlocked) and the central locking button
is activated only when the ignition is switched on.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Indicator lamp lights up continuously
The red LED in the vehicle door flashes at short intervals and then lights up continuously.

Go to a qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this
purpose.
Turn signals do not flash
If the turn signals do not flash as confirmation when the vehicle is locked:
At least one of the doors or the boot lid is not closed.
OR: convenience closing is in progress and not all windows and the glass roof have been closed.
Vehicle locks itself automatically
The vehicle will lock itself again automatically after approx. 45 seconds if one of the following
conditions applies:
The vehicle has been unlocked but not opened.
The ignition has not been switched on.
The boot lid has not been opened.
The vehicle has been unlocked using the lock cylinder.
The vehicle has been locked using the central locking button in the vehicle interior.
Response when locking the vehicle with a second vehicle key
Keyless Access: the vehicle key located inside the vehicle will be blocked from starting the engine if
the vehicle has been locked from the outside using a second vehicle key. Press the button on the
vehicle key in the vehicle interior to enable it to start the engine Starting and stopping the
engine
Locking the vehicle after airbags have been triggered
The entire vehicle is unlocked if the airbags are activated in an accident. Depending on the extent of
the damage, the vehicle can be locked as follows after an accident:
Switch the ignition off and then back on again.
Automatic deactivation of the sensors
The vehicle is not unlocked or locked for an extended period.
A sensor has been triggered an excessive number of times.
Reactivating the sensors:
Unlock the vehicle with the button in the vehicle key.

NOTICE

steam if a valid vehicle key is simultaneously within the operating range. If at least one window is
open and sensor surfaces on the door handles are continuously activated, all windows will close. All
windows could open if the jet of water or steam is moved away from the door handle sensors briefly
and then moved back again

It may not be possible to lock or unlock the vehicle using the Keyless Access if the 12-volt vehicle
battery or button cell in the vehicle key is weak or discharged. The vehicle can be locked or unlocked
manually

If there is no valid vehicle key in the vehicle or if it is not detected, a corresponding message will be
shown on the instrument cluster display. This may occur if the vehicle key is exposed to interference
from another radio signal or is covered by another item, e.g. an aluminium case Starting and
stopping the engine
Anti-theft alarm
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm.
The anti-theft alarm is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked using the vehicle key.
The anti-theft alarm outputs acoustic and visual warning signals for up to five minutes.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
If a door is opened.
If the bonnet is opened.
If the boot lid is opened.
If the ignition is switched on with a valid vehicle key. (The alarm may sound briefly.)
If the 12-volt vehicle battery is disconnected.
If there is movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles with interior monitoring) Interior monitoring
system and anti-tow alarm
If the vehicle is lifted or towed (vehicles with anti-tow alarm) Interior monitoring system and anti-
tow alarm
If the vehicle is transported on a car ferry or by rail (vehicles with anti-tow alarm or interior
monitoring) Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
If a trailer that is connected to the anti-theft alarm system is removed Trailer towing
Switching off the alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the unlocking button on the vehicle key.

switch on the ignition using a valid vehicle key. A short alarm lasting around one second may
sound.
On vehicles with Keyless Access: grip the door handle Unlocking or locking the vehicle with

The anti-theft alarm will not function correctly if the 12-volt vehicle battery is weak or discharged.
Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm

Fig. 60 In the roof console: sensors for the interior monitoring system (arrows).
If movements are detected in the vehicle interior when the vehicle is locked, the interior monitoring
system will trigger an alarm Fig.
The anti-tow alarm will be triggered if the vehicle is lifted.
Switching on the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
Close the stowage compartments in the roof console so that the sensors can function.
Close the windows, glass roof, doors and boot lid
Press the locking button once.
The interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm are activated.
Temporarily switching off the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
The interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm can be switched off temporarily in the Vehicle
settings menu in the Infotainment system Infotainment system controls and displays
To avoid false alarms, deactivate interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm in the following
situations:
If any people or animals are to remain inside the vehicle.
If the vehicle is to be loaded onto another vehicle, transported or towed away.
If the vehicle is to be parked in a car wash or a two-storey garage.
If one or more windows or the glass roof are fully or partly open.

Opening and closing the boot lid electrically

Fig. 63 In the open boot lid: button for electric closing of the boot lid.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the boot lid can be opened and closed electrically.
Opening the boot lid electrically
Briefly press and hold the button on the vehicle key to unlock the boot lid.
OR: pull the button in the driver door upwards Fig. 61
OR: press the top part of the Volkswagen badge.
The boot lid will then open.
Closing the boot lid electrically
Press the button in the open boot lid Fig. 63
OR: with the ignition switched on, pull the button in the driver door upwards until the boot lid
is closed.
OR:on vehicles with the Keyless Access locking and starting system: briefly press and hold the
button on the vehicle key. The vehicle key must be within the operating range.
OR: press the top part of the Volkswagen badge.
OR: move the boot lid manually in closing direction until the boot lid closes by itself.
The boot lid is closed.
Interrupting the opening or closing procedure
Press one of the buttons during the opening or closing procedure.
OR: press the top part of the Volkswagen badge during the opening or closing process.
The boot lid can now be moved by hand. You will need to use increased force for this.