Fig. 22 Vehicle key
Fig. 23 Vehicle key with alarm button
Vehicle key
The key can be used to lock and unlock the car from a distance .
The remote control transmitter and the battery are integrated in the key. The receiver is located in the vehicle interior. The remote control range is several metres around the vehicle when the battery is fully charged.
If the vehicle cannot be opened and closed using the vehicle key, the vehicle key will have to be re-synchronised , or the battery in the key replaced .
Several vehicle keys can be used.
Opening and closing the key bit
Press button or to release the key bit and fold it out.
To fold in, press button ① and simultaneously fold in the key bit until it clicks into place.
Alarm button
Only press the alarm button in the event of an emergency. Once the button is pressed, the horn is sounded and the vehicle lights flash. Press the alarm button again to switch off the alarm.
Replacement key
You will need to quote the vehicle chassis number when ordering a replacement key or additional remote control keys.
Every new key contains a microchip which must be encoded with the data for the vehicle's electronic immobilizer. The vehicle key will not work if it is not fitted with a microchip, or if the microchip has not been encoded. The same goes for keys that have been cut to fit the vehicle.
New keys or replacement keys are available from Volkswagen dealerships or from qualified workshops and authorised key services that are qualified to manufacture these vehicle keys.
New and replacement vehicle keys must be synchronised before use. Go to a qualified workshop.
NOTICE
Contact corrosion
Contact corrosion can occur if unsuitable connecting
elements (screws, bolts, nuts, washers, etc.) are used.
For this reason, only connecting elements with a special
surface coating are fitted in the vehicle.
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Removing and installing tensioner for poly V-belt, vehicles without air
conditioner compressor
Removing
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Remove poly V-belt from tensioner
→ Chapter „Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles without
air conditioner compressor“.
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Safety precautions when working on fuel supply system
Risk of injury due to highly-pressurised fuel.
The fuel system is under high pressure. Risk of injury due to fuel
which may spurt out.
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Release high pressure before opening the fuel system.
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