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
in
the button goes out. The unopened doors and boot lid remain locked and cannot be opened from
the outside.
If the driver door is open, it will not be locked.
Opening and closing the driver door manually
Fig. 56 Driver door handle: concealed lock cylinder.
Fig. 57 Driver door handle: lever off cap.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
All doors are normally locked in the case of manual locking. With manual unlocking, only the driver
door is unlocked. Observe information on the anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm
Pull on the door release lever until the cap is removed.
Position the key bit at the notch in the driver door handle from below.
Hold your index finger under the key bit.
Lever off the cap with the vehicle key in the direction of the arrow Fig. 57
Insert the key bit into the lock cylinder and lock or unlock the vehicle.
Pull the door release lever and fit the cap again.
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.
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.
rror are left in
the vehicle.
If there is a mobile phone in the vehicle with the vibration alarm switched on.
Permanent deactivation of interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm is not possible.
If doors or the boot lid are still open when the anti-theft alarm is activated, only the anti-theft alarm
will be activated. Interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm are not activated until all doors and the
boot lid are closed.
SAFELOCK is also deactivated when the interior monitoring and anti-tow alarm are switched off
SAFELOCK
Boot lid
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
Opening and closing the boot lid
Opening and closing the boot lid electrically
Unlocking the boot lid manually
Troubleshooting
The boot lid is locked and unlocked at the same time as the doors.
WARNING
Incorrect and unsupervised unlocking, opening or closing of the boot lid can cause accidents and
serious injuries.
The boot lid should be opened or closed only when you are sure that nobody is in its path.
Always check that the boot lid is closed properly once it has been closed. The closed boot lid must be
flush with the surrounding body panels.
Always keep the boot lid closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Never open the boot lid when loads, e.g. bicycles, are attached to it. The boot lid may close under its
own weight due to the additional load. Support the boot lid as necessary or remove the load from
the boot lid beforehand.
WARNING
The start/stop system must always be switched off manually when towing a trailer using towing
brackets that have not been retrofitted by Volkswagen. Otherwise faults can occur in the brake
system, possibly resulting in accidents and serious injuries.
NOTICE
Observe the instructions and information for vehicles with an N1 approval Information about
vehicles wit
Always switch off the anti-theft alarm before a trailer is hitched or unhitched or a bicycle carrier is
loaded or unloaded Anti-theft alarm
unintentionally.
With a new engine, do not tow a trailer during the first 1,000 km Running in the engine
Some retrofitted towing brackets may cover the aperture for fitting the towing eye. If so, the towing
eye cannot be used for towing or tow-starting other vehicles. For this reason, the removed ball head
of a retrofitted towing bracket should be kept in the vehicle at all times.
Technical requirements
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Cooling system
There is an increased load on the engine and the cooling system when towing a trailer. The cooling
system must contain sufficient coolant and be able to cope with the extra load due to trailer towing.
Trailer brake
If the trailer is equipped with its own brake system, comply with the relevant regulations.
Trailer tail light clusters
The trailer tail light clusters must work correctly and meet legal requirements. Do not exceed the
maximum power consumption for the trailer.
Exterior mirrors
If you are unable to see the traffic behind the trailer using the vehicle's standard exterior mirrors,
additional exterior mirrors should be fitted in accordance with any country-specific regulations.
Before setting off, adjust the exterior mirrors so that you have a sufficient view towards the rear.