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in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety. For example, locked 
vehicles may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures depending on the season. This can 
cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially in the case of small children. 
Never switch off the ignition while the vehicle is in motion. The steering column lock or steering lock 
mechanism may be activated and you will no longer be able to steer the vehicle. 
 
NOTICE 
Every electric vehicle key contains electronic components. Protect the key from damage, moisture 
and excessive vibration. 
Replacing the button cell 
 
Fig. 51 Vehicle key: replacing the button cell. 
Key to Fig. 51 
Cover. 
Button cell. 
Volkswagen recommends having the button cell changed at a Volkswagen dealership or by a 
qualified workshop  
Fold out the key bit. 
Lever off the cover Fig. 
0 
Lever the button cell out of the battery compartment Fig. 
0 
Press the new button cell into the battery compartment  
Press the cover onto the housing Fig. 
0 
 
DANGER 
Swallowing batteries with a diameter of 20 mm or other button cells can result in serious or even 
fatal injuries within a very short period of time.  
     
        
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that are larger than 20 mm out of the reach of children. 
Call for medical help immediately you suspect that someone has swallowed a battery. 
 
NOTICE 
The vehicle key can be damaged if the button cell is not changed properly. 
Unsuitable batteries can damage the vehicle key. Replace discharged batteries only with new 
batteries of the same voltage rating, size and specification. 
Make sure the polarity is correct when inserting the battery. 
 
Dispose of discharged batteries in accordance with environmental regulations. 
Synchronising the vehicle key 
If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key, synchronise the vehicle key or replace 
the button cell Replacing the button cell 
Fold out the key bit. 
Remove the cap on the driver door handle Opening and closing the driver door manually 
Stand beside the vehicle. 
Press the  button on the vehicle key. 
Unlock the vehicle using the key bit. 
Fit the cap Opening and closing the driver door manually 
The synchronisation process is complete. 
Troubleshooting 
Vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked 
The remote control is subject to interference caused by obstacles, adverse weather conditions or 
other transmitters operating in the same frequency range in the vicinity of the vehicle, e.g. mobile 
devices. 
OR: the central locking switches off briefly to protect it from overloading. 
Close the driver door. 
OR: synchronise the vehicle key Synchronising the vehicle key 
Indicator lamp does not flash 
If the indicator lamp in the vehicle key does not flash when a button is pressed, the button cell in the 
vehicle key must be changed Replacing the button cell  
     
        
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pending on the equipment level, the background lighting provides indirect light in various areas of 
the vehicle interior. 
The front footwell may also be illuminated. 
The brightness of the background lighting can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle 
settings menu Infotainment system controls and displays 
 
The lights go out when the vehicle is locked or after a delay of a few minutes when the vehicle key is 
removed from the ignition lock. This prevents the 12-volt vehicle battery from discharging. 
 
Some settings can be stored in the user accounts of the personalisation function and therefore 
change automatically when the user account changes Personalisation 
Visibility 
Wipers 
Operating the wiper lever 
 
Fig. 83 On the right of the steering column: operating the windscreen wipers. 
 
Fig. 84 On the right of the steering column: operating the rear window wiper. 
The wipers will work only when the ignition is switched on and the bonnet and boot lid are closed. 
Move the wiper lever to the desired position