Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
Fig. 29 In the driver door: central locking button
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings | Press the button : | |
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Unlocks the vehicle. |
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Locks the vehicle. |
The central locking button functions with the ignition switched on or off only when all doors are closed.
If the vehicle has been locked with the vehicle key, the central locking button does not work.
Please note the following when using the central locking button to lock the vehicle:
- The indicator lamp in the button lights
up yellow when all doors and the tailgate are closed and locked.
- In vehicles with SAFELOCK mechanism: the SAFELOCK mechanism is not activated .
- The anti-theft alarm will not be activated.
- It is not possible to open the doors or tailgate from the outside, for instance when stopped at traffic lights.
- The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by pulling the door
release handle. The indicator lamp in all
doors switches off. You may have to pull the door release lever more than once.
The unopened doors and tailgate remain locked and cannot be opened from the
outside.
In some cases, the vehicle automatically unlocks all doors and the tailgate when:
- The button is pressed .
- The vehicle comes to a standstill and the vehicle key is removed.
- One vehicle door is opened depending on menu settings in the infotainment system .
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside
Fig. 27 Buttons on the vehicle key
Fig. 28 Vehicle key with alarm button
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Function
Buttons ...
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with Keyless Access
Fig. 30 Keyless Access locking and starting
system: operating range
Fig. 31 Keyless Access locking and starting
system: sensor Ⓐ for locking on the inside of the door handle and sensor Ⓑ for ...
Other materials:
Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components
Danger to life due to high voltage
The high-voltage system is under high voltage. If high-voltage
components are damaged, there is a risk of severe or fatal injury due to
electric shock.
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Perform visual check of high-voltage components and high-v ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Display and indicator lamps
→ Operating the cruise control system (CCS)
The cruise control system (CCS) helps to maintain an individual set speed when
the vehicle is travelling forwards at speeds of more than ...
Fitting single wire seals
Note
Single wire seals prevent the ingress of moisture and dirt
in the contact housing. They are installed, for example, in the
engine compartment and must always be reinstalled following
repairs.
As standard, ...