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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 ...

Other materials:

Assembly overview - storage compartment in roof headliner
1 -  Storage compartment Removing and installing → Chapter 2 -  Cover 3 -  Bolt Qty. 4 1.5 Nm 4 -  Front interior light -WX1- Overview of fitting location ...

Curtain airbags
Fig. 74 On the left-hand side of the vehicle: location and deployment zone of the curtain airbag First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings In the interior, a curtain airbag is fitted above the doors on both the driver and front passenger sides  . The airbag ...

Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors Moisten the windows and exterior mirrors with commercially available, alcohol-based glass cleaner. Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a lint-free cloth. Chamois ...

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