Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 → Locking and unlocking the driver door manually

 → Locking the front passenger door and rear doors manually

 → Unlocking the tailgate manually

 → Unlocking the selector lever lock manually

If the vehicle key or central locking system fails, the doors, tailgate and electric panorama sliding/tilting roof can be locked and, with some exceptions, unlocked manually.

Additional information and warnings:

• Vehicle key set

• Central locking system

• Doors

• Tailgate

• In an emergency

WARNING

Careless manual opening and closing can cause serious injury.

• If the vehicle is locked from the outside, the doors and windows cannot be opened from the inside.

• Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety.

• Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially for small children.

WARNING

The opening/closing paths of the doors and tailgate are potential danger areas where injury can occur.

• Doors and tailgate should therefore only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is in their path.

NOTICE

When carrying out manual opening or closing remove and install parts carefully in order to avoid damage to the vehicle.