Fig. 18 Vehicle key
Fig. 19 Vehicle key with alarm button
Vehicle key
The key can be used to lock and unlock the car from a distance .
The remote control transmitter and the battery are integrated in the key. The receiver is located in the vehicle interior. The remote control range is several metres around the vehicle when the battery is fully charged.
If the vehicle cannot be opened and closed using the vehicle key, the vehicle key will have to be re-synchronised , or the battery in the key replaced .
Several vehicle keys can be used.
Opening and closing the key bit
Press button or to release the key bit and fold it out.
To fold in, press button ① and simultaneously fold in the key bit until it clicks into place.
Alarm button
Only press the alarm button in the event of an emergency. Once the button is pressed, the horn is sounded and the vehicle lights flash. Press the alarm button again to switch off the alarm.
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. Go to a qualified workshop.
NOTICE
Changing the bulbs in the tail light cluster
Fig. 184 On the side of the
luggage compartment: removing the tail light cluster
Fig. 185 Tail light cluster:
removing the bulb holder
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.
Removing the tail li ...
Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsCleaning windows and exterior mirrors
Moisten the windows and exterior mirrors with commercially available, alcohol-based
glass cleaner.
Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a lint-free cloth. Chamois
l ...
Warning and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Depending ont eh vehicle equipment scope,
an electrohydraulic or an electromechanic steering system may be fitted.
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Electrohy ...