Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Locking and unlocking the driver door manually
Fig. 209 Door handle on the driver door: covered lock cylinder
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsIf locked manually, all doors are locked. If unlocked manually, only the driver door is unlocked. Observe information on the anti-theft alarm .
- Fold the key bit out of the vehicle key.
- Insert the key bit into the opening for the cover on the driver door handle (arrow) from below. Lift up the cover. If necessary pull the door handle.
- Insert the key bit into the lock cylinder and lock or unlock the vehicle.
Things to note when unlocking:
- The anti-theft alarm stays active when the vehicle is unlocked. However, the alarm will not be triggered.
- Open the driver door. This will trigger the alarm.
- Switch on the ignition. When the ignition is switched on, the electronic immobilizer detects a valid vehicle key and deactivates the anti-theft alarm system.
The anti-theft alarm is not activated when the vehicle is locked manually using the key bit .
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
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Locking the front passenger door and rear doors manually
Fig. 210 In the end face of the right-hand
door: manual lock covered by a rubber seal
Fig. 211 Manually locking the vehicle with
the vehicle key
First read and observe the introductory informa ...
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removing
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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Lower moulded headliner in area of hinge mounting
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Checking airbag securing parts after an accident
All damaged securing parts must always be renewed. It is not
permissible to bend the components back into shape or
»make them fit«
The following components must be checked after the relevant
airbag has been triggered.
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Using a child seat on the rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings When fitting a child seat to a rear seat, the position
of the front seat must be adjusted to ensure that the child has sufficient space.
Adjust the front seat according to the size of the child seat and child. Ensure
t ...