Fig. 21 Vehicle key: opening the battery case cover
Fig. 22 Vehicle key: removing the battery
Volkswagen recommends having the battery changed at a Volkswagen dealership or by a qualified workshop.
The battery is located on the rear side of the vehicle key underneath a cover.
Changing the battery
NOTICE
Dispose of discharged batteries in accordance with regulations governing the protection of the environment.
The battery in the vehicle key may contain perchlorate. Please comply with any legal requirements and regulations when handling and disposing of these batteries.
Technical requirements
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
If the vehicle is supplied with a factory-fitted towing bracket
it will already have the necessary technical modifications and meet the statutory
requirements for towing a trailer.
Only use a towing bracket that is appr ...
A/C System, Operating after Charging
Caution
If it is suspected that chemicals were added to the
refrigerant circuit to seal leaks, do not connect the
A/C service station and do not extract the refrigerant.
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Wheel Bolt Versions
Shank Designs
There are two shank designs: rounded and conical.
The rounded shank has a curved surface
-arrow A-. This design was used for original rims.
The conic ...