Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: 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 mechanism. | Press the
 button on the vehicle
key once. |
| Locking the vehicle without activating the SAFELOCK mechanism. | Press the
button on the vehicle
key twice. |
| Press the central locking button
in the driver door once.
|
The SAFELOCK mechanism deactivates the door opening levers if the vehicle has been locked. This makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside .
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, when the ignition is switched off, the instrument cluster display may inform you about the activated SAFELOCK mechanism (SAFELOCK).
Deactivating the SAFELOCK mechanism
The SAFELOCK mechanism can be deactivated in one of the following ways:
- Press the button
on the vehicle key twice.
- Switch on the ignition.
The following applies when the SAFELOCK mechanism is deactivated:
- The vehicle can be unlocked and opened from the inside using the door release lever.
- The anti-theft alarm is active.
- The interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm are deactivated.
WARNING
- Never leave anybody in the vehicle if the vehicle has been locked using the vehicle key. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside once the SAFELOCK mechanism is activated.
- Locked doors make it more difficult for emergency service personnel to gain access to the vehicle and provide assistance when needed. In an emergency, people locked inside the vehicle would not be able to leave the vehicle by unlocking the doors.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
Fig. 25 In the driver door: central locking
button
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Press the button :
Unlock ...
Anti-theft alarm
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft
alarm and a SAFELOCK mechanism .
The anti-th ...
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Rear towing eye
Fig. 194 In the rear bumper on the
right-hand side: removal of the covers for the towing eye
Fig. 195 In the rear bumper:
removal of the covers for the towing eye
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information and safety warnings
There is a fixed towing eye located underneath the rea ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
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→ Replacing the battery
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Additional information and warnings:
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Locking the front passenger door and rear doors manually
Fig. 156 In the end face of the
right-hand door: manual lock covered by a rubber seal
Fig. 157 Manually locking the
vehicle with the vehicle key
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
If the vehicle has a lock cylinder in the door handle of the front passe ...
