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Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Electronic immobilizer

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The immobilizer helps to prevent the engine from being started and driven with an unauthorised vehicle key.

There is a chip in the key. It automatically deactivates the immobilizer when the vehicle key is inserted into the ignition lock.

The electronic immobilizer is automatically activated when the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock. In vehicles with Keyless Access, the vehicle key must be outside the vehicle   .

The engine can only be started using a genuine Volkswagen vehicle key with the correct code. Coded vehicle keys are available from a Volkswagen dealership   .

If a non-authorised vehicle key has been used, this will be displayed in the instrument cluster. The vehicle cannot be used if this occurs.

The vehicle cannot be operated properly if you do not have a genuine Volkswagen key.

Stopping the engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings  The actions should only be carried out in the specified order. Step Vehic ...

Engine preheating
Fig. 131 The front left of the bumper: connection for engine preheating ② First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings In engine preheating mode, the engine coolan ...

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Towing a trailer
Fig. 154 ParkPilot screen display when towing a trailer (colour) First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Only the scanned area to the front of the vehicle is shown on the infotainment system screen in vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket and a tra ...

Removing and installing model designation on radiator grille
  Note The description applies for all emblems. Here the “GTI” emblem is shown as an example.     Removing –  Removing radiator grille → Chapter –  ...

Start/stop system
Fig. 147 In the centre console: button for the start/stop system First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The start/stop system automatically switches the engine off when the vehicle is stationary. When required, the engine restarts automatically. The func ...

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