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:
Cleaning the engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a hazardous
area .
The engine compartment should be cleaned by a qualified workshop. Corrosion protection
could be removed and electrical components damaged if the com ...
Test prerequisites
Check wheel suspension, wheel bearing assembly and steering
for excessive play and damage.
Tread depth difference of no more than 2 mm on one axle.
Tyres inflated to correct pressures.
...
Removing and installing control unit and hydraulic unit, LHD vehicles,
diesel engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
Brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2-
Sealing plugs, assemb ...
