Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: 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 to be used on the vehicle key or |
|---|---|
| Unlocking the vehicle. | Press the  button. Press and hold
for convenience opening. |
| Locking the vehicle. | Press the  button. Press and
hold for convenience closing. In vehicles with a SAFELOCK mechanism, press
the button once to lock the vehicle
using the SAFELOCK mechanism. Press the
button twice to lock the vehicle without the SAFELOCK mechanism.
|
| Unlocking the tailgate. | Press the  button . |
Please note: depending on the central locking function that
has been set in the infotainment system, all of the doors and the tailgate may only
be unlocked when the button is pressed twice .
The vehicle key will lock or unlock the vehicle only when the battery has enough power and the key is located within a few metres of the vehicle.
- When the vehicle is locked, all turn signals will flash once as confirmation.
- When the vehicle is unlocked, all turn signals will flash twice as confirmation.
If the turn signals do not flash as confirmation, at least one of the doors or the tailgate is not closed.
The vehicle cannot be locked using the vehicle key if the driver door is still open. The vehicle will lock again automatically within a few seconds of being unlocked if you do not open one of the doors or the tailgate. This function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
Convenience opening and closing
- See electric windows – functions .
- See function of the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof .
Description of the central locking system
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock
all the doors, the tailgate and tank flap from one central point ...
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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Other materials:
Changing bulbs in the tail light cluster in the tailgate
Fig. 237 In the tailgate: removing the
cover
Fig. 238 In the tailgate: removing the
bulb holder
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
1.
Obser ...
Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester
Note
Observe the latest operating instructions for vehicle
diagnosis tester, which are displayed after selecting the
“Administration” and “Operating Manual” keys.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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Removing and installing brake master cylinder, RHD vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
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