Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Description of the central locking system
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all the doors, the tailgate and tank flap from one central point:
- From outside the vehicle with the vehicle key .
- From inside the vehicle with the central locking button .
Certain functions for the central locking system can be activated or deactivated by a qualified workshop.
The doors and the tailgate can be locked or unlocked manually if the vehicle key or central locking system fails.
Automatic locking (Auto Lock)
If this function has been activated, the vehicle locks itself automatically upwards
of a speed of 15 km/h (10 mph). The indicator lamp
in the central locking button will
light up yellow when the vehicle is locked .
Automatic unlocking (Auto Unlock)
When the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock, the vehicle will automatically unlock all doors and the tailgate if necessary.
Locking the vehicle after the airbags have been triggered
The entire vehicle is unlocked if the airbags are activated during an accident. After an accident, the vehicle can be locked by one of the methods below, depending on the damage incurred.
| Function | Action |
|---|---|
| Locking the vehicle with the central locking button: | – Switch off the ignition. – Open and close one of the vehicle doors once. – Press the central locking button . |
| Locking the vehicle using the vehicle key: | – Switch off the ignition. OR: remove the key from the ignition lock. – Open one of the vehicle doors once. – Lock the vehicle with the vehicle key. |
If the buttons on the vehicle key or one of the central locking buttons 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.
Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The central locking system indicator lamp is located in the driver door .
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the veh ...
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside
Fig. 23 Buttons on the vehicle key
Fig. 24 Mechanical vehicle key
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Function
Buttons to be used i ...
Other materials:
Special Connector Systems
Note
If necessary, housing securing mechanisms (secondary locks)
must be released or removed using specified tool before
releasing the contacts. Refer to
→ Chapter „Secondary Lock“.
...
SAFELOCK mechanism
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have a SAFELOCK mechanism
and an anti-theft alarm .
Function
Action
Locking the vehicle and activating the SAFELOCK mechanis ...
Front airbags
Fig. 56 Location and deployment zone of
the driver front airbag
Fig. 57 Location and deployment zone of
the front passenger front airbag
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
In conjunction with the seat belts, the front airbag system gives the front occu ...