This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamp
→ Description of the central locking system→ Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside
→ Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside→ SAFELOCK mechanism
→ Anti-theft alarm→ Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
The central locking system will only work correctly when all doors and the tailgate are properly closed. The vehicle cannot be locked with the key if the driver door is open.
If the vehicle is unlocked and not used for a long time (e.g. in your own garage) the vehicle battery could discharge or the engine may not start.
Additional information and warnings:

WARNING
Indicator lampSeat heating
Fig. 43 In the centre console: buttons
for the front seat heating
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The seat cushions on the front seats can be heated electrically when the ignition
is switched on. In some versions, the backrests may also be heated.
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Winter tires
M+S-Symbol
On “M-and-S-tires”, the tread pattern, tread compound or
type are designed such that the handling characteristics in snow
are improved compared to a normal tire. This is especially true
when initiating or maintaining vehic ...
Service interval display
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The service display is shown on the instrument cluster or .
Service schedules at Volkswagen are divided into two categories, oil change
service and inspections. The service interval display provides information on
the n ...