Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Replacing the battery
Fig. 25 Vehicle key: opening the battery case cover
Fig. 26 Vehicle key: removing the battery
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Volkswagen recommends having the battery changed by a qualified workshop.
The battery is located on the rear side of the vehicle key underneath a cover.
Replacing the battery
- Fold out the key bit of the vehicle key .
- Remove the cover on the rear of the vehicle key in the direction of the arrow using a suitable object, e.g. a coin .
- Using a suitable thin object, lever the battery out of the battery compartment .
- Insert the new battery as shown and push it into the battery compartment against the direction of the arrow .
- Fit the cover as shown and push it onto the vehicle key housing against the direction shown by the arrow until it engages.
NOTICE
- The vehicle key can be damaged if the battery is not changed properly.
- Unsuitable batteries can damage the vehicle key. Replace discharged batteries only with new batteries of the same voltage rating, size and specification.
- Ensure that the battery is fitted the right way round.
Dispose of discharged batteries in accordance with regulations governing the protection of the environment.
The battery in the vehicle key may contain perchlorate. Please comply with any legal requirements and regulations when handling and disposing of these batteries.
Indicator lamp in the vehicle key
Fig. 24 Indicator lamp in the vehicle key
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings If a button on the vehicle key is pressed briefly, the
indicator lamp (ar ...
Synchronising the vehicle key
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings It may no longer be possible to lock or unlock the vehicle
with the remote control if the button
is pressed ...
Other materials:
One-sided wear
This is often caused by driving style, but can be the result
of incorrect wheel alignment.
Increased one-sided wear
One-sided wear, usually in conjunction with signs of
scuffing on ...
Instructions for checking
The following instructions are intended to help you find the
causes of problems effectively and objectively in the event of
complaints about the brake servo or in the event of a so-called
»hard brake pedal«.
This check relates to the fo ...
Mechanical controls on the front seat
Fig. 43 Front left-hand seat controls
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The layout of the controls on the front right-hand seat
is a mirror image of the layout of the controls on the front left-hand seat.
The following section contains a description o ...
