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- Lever with buttons for operating the Volkswagen information system - , /
⇒ Volkswagen information system
Horn (works only when the ignition is switched onyf
Ignition lock ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine
Pedals ⇒ Changing gear
Lever for adjusting the steering column ⇒ Adjusting the seat position
Driver front airbag ⇒ Airbag system
Stowage compartment ⇒ Stowage area
Overview of the centre console
Upper section of the centre console
Fig. 7 Overview of the upper section of the centre console
Key for ⇒ Fig. 7:
Air vent, non-adjustable ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
Hazard warning lights button ⇒ In an emergency
Indicator lamp for the front passenger front airbag switch-off
function PASSENGER AIRBAG ⇒ Airbag system
Button for the right-hand seat heating ⇒ Seat functions or button for the rear window
heating (alternative fitting locationyf ⇒ Heating, ventilating, cooling
Radio (factory fittedyf
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Replacement key
You will need to quote the vehicle chassis number when ordering a replacement key or additional
remote control keys.
Every new key contains a microchip which must be encoded with the data for the vehicle's
electronic immobilizer. The vehicle key will not work if it is not fitted with a microchip, or if the
microchip has not been encoded. The same goes for keys that have been cut to fit the vehicle.
New keys or replacement keys are available from Volkswagen dealerships or from qualified
workshops and authorised key services that are qualified to manufacture these vehicle keys.
New and replacement vehicle keys must be synchronised before use. Proceed to a qualified
workshop.
Press the buttons on the key only if the corresponding function is actually needed. Pressing
a button when the function is not required could lead to the vehicle being unlocked unintentionally
or the alarm going off. This also applies even when you are not within the effective range.
The function of the vehicle key can be affected temporarily if there is more than one
transmitter in the direct vicinity working on the same frequency (e.g. a two-way radio or mobile
telephoneyf .
Obstacles between the key and the vehicle, bad weather conditions and weak batteries can
reduce the range of the remote control.
If the buttons on the vehicle key ⇒ Fig. 16 or one of the central locking buttons ⇒ Central
locking system are pressed repeatedly within a short period of time, the central locking system will
switch off briefly to prevent overloading. The vehicle will then be unlocked. Lock the vehicle if
necessary.
Mechanical vehicle key
Fig. 17 Mechanical vehicle key
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
A mechanical vehicle key may be included in the set of keys ⇒ Fig. 17.
Replacement key
You will need to quote the vehicle chassis number when ordering a replacement key or additional
remote control keys.
Every new key contains a microchip which must be encoded with the data for the vehicle's
electronic immobilizer. The vehicle key will not work if it is not fitted with a microchip, or if the
microchip has not been encoded. The same goes for keys that have been cut to fit the vehicle.
New keys or replacement keys are available from Volkswagen dealerships or from qualified
workshops and authorised key services that are qualified to manufacture these vehicle keys.
New and replacement vehicle keys must be synchronised before use. Proceed to a qualified
workshop.
Indicator lamp in the vehicle key
Every vehicle key contains electronic components. Protect the key from damage, moisture
and excessive vibration.
NOTICE
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If the buttons on the vehicle key ⇒ Fig. 21 or one of the central locking buttons ⇒ Fig. 23 are
pressed repeatedly within a short period of time, the central locking system will switch off briefly to
prevent overloading. The vehicle is then unlocked for approximately 30 seconds. If the doors or the
tailgate are not opened during this time the vehicle will lock again automatically.
Locking or unlocking the vehicle from outside
Fig. 21 Buttons on the vehicle key
Fig. 22 Mechanical vehicle key
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Vehicles with central locking
FunctionButtons to be used in
the vehicle key
⇒ Fig. 21
Action with vehicle key ⇒ Fig. 21 in
the lock cylinder or with the
mechanical vehicle key ⇒ Fig. 22.
Unlocking the vehicle.Press the button.Insert the vehicle key in the driver door lock
cylinder and turn anticlockwise.
Locking the vehicle.Press the button.Insert the vehicle key in the driver door lock
cylinder and turn clockwise.
Unlocking the tailgate.Press the
button ⇒ Tailgate.
Insert the vehicle key in the driver door lock
cylinder and turn anticlockwise.
Please note the following: Depending on which central locking function has been activated by a
qualified workshop, all of the doors and the tailgate are only unlocked when the button is
pressed twice.
The vehicle key will lock or unlock the vehicle only when the battery has enough power and the key
is located within a few metres of the vehicle.
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