in the vehicle settings menu of the infotain system
ment.
What happens when you lock the vehicle with a second key
"Keyless Access" system: The key inside the vehicle is blocked
from starting the engine as soon as the vehicle is locked from
the outside with a second key. To enable the key inside the
vehicle to start the engine, press the key inside the vehicle ÿ p.
141.
WARNING
If the "safe" safety system is used carelessly or without due
care, serious injuries may result.
· Never leave anyone inside the vehicle when you lock it with
the key. When the "safe" security system is activated, the
doors cannot be opened from the inside!
Locking the vehicle after an airbag has been deployed
When an airbag is deployed due to an accident, the vehicle is
fully unlocked. Depending on the extent of the damage, the
vehicle can be re-locked after the accident as described below:
If the driver's door is manually unlocked with the vehicle
key, only this door is unlocked and not the entire
vehicle. When the ignition is switched on, the "safe" security
system of all the doors will be deactivated (although they will
— Switch off the ignition.
continue to be locked) and the central locking button will be
activated.
— Open the driver's door and close it again.
— Lock the vehicle.
If the 12-volt battery is low or discharged, or the button
cell battery in the vehicle key is low or dead, it may not
be possible to unlock or lock the vehicle with the "Keyless
Access" system. The vehicle can be unlocked and locked manually
ÿ p. 79.
Problems and solutions
Note and , at the beginning of this chapter, on page 79.
If there is no valid vehicle key inside the vehicle or it
is not detected by the system, a warning will appear on
the instrument cluster display. This could happen if another radio
Control indicator stays on The red light-emitting
diode (LED) in the driver's door flashes at short intervals and
then stays on.
frequency signal interferes with the signal from the key or if the
key is covered by something, e.g. eg, an aluminum suitcase ÿ p.
140.
There is a fault in the locking system.
— Visit a specialized workshop. Volkswagen recommends going
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Anti-theft alarm
Turn signals don't flash
If, when the vehicle is locked, the direction indicators do not flash,
they flash as confirmation:
Depending on the equipment, the vehicle may have an anti-theft
alarm.
— At least one door or the tailgate is not closed.
The anti-theft alarm monitors the doors, the engine hood and
the trunk lid.
The anti-theft alarm is automatically activated when the vehicle
is locked with the key.
The vehicle is locked automatically If one of the
following conditions is met, the vehicle is automatically locked
again after approx. 45 seconds:
If the vehicle is not opened with a valid key, the alarm is
triggered and emits acoustic and luminous signals for approx. 5
minutes maximum.
— The vehicle has been unlocked, but has not been
open.
In which cases does the burglar alarm go off?
— The ignition has not been switched on.
— If a mechanical unlocked door is opened
mind with the vehicle key.
— The tailgate has not been opened.
— The vehicle has been unlocked through the cylinder of the
lock.
— If the engine hood is opened.
— If the tailgate is opened.
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— The vehicle has been locked with the central locking
button located in the passenger compartment.
— If the ignition is turned on with an invalid vehicle key.
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— If there is movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles
with interior monitoring ÿ page 84).
Switch on interior monitoring and anti-tow system
Close the overhead console storage compartments for
the sensors to work.
— If the vehicle is raised or towed (for vehicles with an
anti-tow system ÿ page 84).
Lock the vehicle. When the anti-theft alarm is activated,
the interior monitor and the anti-tow system are also
activated ÿ fig. 72.
— If the vehicle is transported on a ferry or by rail (for
vehicles with an anti-tow system or interior monitoring
ÿ page 84).
Depending on the equipment, the use of a separation
net may impair the function of the interior monitoring.
Disconnect alarm
— Unlock the vehicle with the unlock key on the
vehicle key.
Temporarily deactivating interior monitoring and anti-
tow system Depending on the equipment, the interior
monitoring and anti-tow system can be temporarily
deactivated using the button or in the menu
— If the vehicle is equipped with the "Key less Access"
system, grasp the door handle ÿ p. 77.
Infotainment system vehicle settings .
If the 12 volt battery is low or discharged, the
burglar alarm will not function properly.
Deactivate interior monitor and anti-tow system
with the button
— Switch off the ignition and open the door of the con
leader
If the 12 volt battery is disconnected, the alarm
may be triggered.
— Press the key.
up in the button.
A yellow control indicator lights
If the connection to a trailer included in the anti-
theft alarm is broken, the anti-theft alarm may be
triggered ÿ p. 282.
— Close all doors and the tailgate.
— Lock the vehicle with the key.
Before locking the vehicle, press the button again to
reactivate the interior monitor
and the anti-tow system.
Interior monitoring and
anti-tow system
Deactivating interior monitoring and anti-tow
system in the infotainment system
— Switch on the ignition.
— Deactivate the interior monitor and the anti-tow
system in the vehicle settings menu of the
infotainment system.
— Close all doors and the tailgate.
— Lock the vehicle with the key.
The interior monitor and the anti-tow system remain
deactivated until the next time the vehicle is locked.
In the following situations it is recommended to
deactivate the passenger compartment monitoring and
the anti-tow system:
Fig. 72 In the overhead console: interior monitoring
sensors (arrows).
— When people or animals remain inside the vehicle.
If movement is detected in the passenger compartment
while the vehicle is locked, the passenger compartment
monitor triggers the alarm ÿ fig. 72.
— When the vehicle has to be loaded onto another
means of transport.
If the vehicle is detected to be lifted, the anti-tow system
triggers the alarm.
— When transporting the vehicle.
— When the vehicle has to be towed with a suspended
axle.
— When the vehicle is to be parked in a two-storey
garage space.
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