Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: SAFELOCK mechanism

Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual / Before the journey / Opening and closing / Central locking system / SAFELOCK mechanism

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have a SAFELOCK mechanism and anti-theft alarm .

Function	Action
Locking the vehicle and activating the SAFELOCK mechanism.	Press the button on the vehicle key once .
Locking the vehicle without activating the SAFELOCK mechanism.	Press the button on the vehicle key twice .
	Press the sensor on the outside of the door handle for locking the Keyless Access locking and starting system twice .
	Press the central locking button in the driver door once .

The SAFELOCK mechanism deactivates the door opening levers if the vehicle has been locked. This makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside .

When the ignition is switched off, the instrument cluster display may inform you about the activated SAFELOCK mechanism (SAFELOCK).

Deactivating the SAFELOCK mechanism

The SAFELOCK mechanism can be deactivated in one of the following ways:

Press the button on the vehicle key twice.

Press the sensor for locking the Keyless Access locking and starting system on the outside of the door handle twice .

Switch on the ignition.

Press the starter button for the Keyless Access locking and starting system.

The following applies when the SAFELOCK mechanism is deactivated:

The vehicle can be unlocked and opened from the inside using the door release lever.

The anti-theft alarm is active.

The interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm are deactivated.

Indicator lamp in the driver door

After locking the vehicle:	Meaning
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds, firstly at short intervals and then more slowly.	The SAFELOCK mechanism is activated.
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds and then goes out. The light starts to flash again after approximately 30 seconds.	The SAFELOCK mechanism is deactivated.
A red LED lights up steadily for approximately 30 seconds.	Fault in the locking system. Go to a qualified workshop.

WARNING

Take care when using the SAFELOCK mechanism to avoid accidents or injuries.

Never leave anybody in the vehicle if the vehicle has been locked using the vehicle key. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside once the SAFELOCK mechanism is activated.

Locked doors make it more difficult for emergency service personnel to gain access to the vehicle and provide assistance when needed. In an emergency, people locked inside the vehicle would not be able to leave the vehicle by unlocking the doors.

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 ...

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