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Volkswagen of America
Performance & Accessories
Owner's manual
Key fob for remote engine start
Volkswagen
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Remote start feature
Fig. 1 Remote start key fob
You can start the engine from outside of
the vehicle with the remote start buttons
on the remote start key fob.
This feature helps to cool or warm the
passenger compartment
The Climatronic system can cool or warm
the vehicle interior automatically to about
72
°F
(22 °C) after starting the engine .
lf
the outside temperature is below 72
(22 °C), the outside mirror heating also
switches on automatically.
temperature is 39
rear window defroster also switches on
automatically.
lf
the remote start feature is not
interrupted , the engine will run for about
10 minutes. A maximum of 2 remote starts
in a row are possible, regardless of how
long each one is allowed to run.
To be able to run 2 remote starts again ,
you must switch the ignition on and then
off again using the remote control vehicle
key in the ignition switch or the starter
button. see vehicle Owner's Manual,
chapter "Starling and stopping the engine"
.
lf
the outside
°F
(4 °C) or below, the
When the engine is switched on with
the vehicle key or the starter button, the
remote start feature can only be used
again after waiting about 30 seconds .
Requirements for a remote start
To start the engine with the remote start
feature , the following conditions must all
be met at the same time:
• The vehicle must be ready to drive in all
respects. For instance, there must be
enough engine coolant.
•
There must be enough fuel in the fuel
tank , and the low fuel indicator light must
not have come on before the engine was
last switched off. see vehicle Owner's
Manual, chapter "Refueling"
•
The emergency flashers must be
switched off. see vehicle Owner's
Manual, chapter "In an emergency "
• The selector lever must be in Park
°F
(P) and the brake pedal must not be
depressed .
•
There must not be a vehicle key in the
ignition switch. In vehicles with Keyless
Access , all valid vehicle keys that are
inside the vehicle will be deactivated with
respect to their keyless start function
when the engine is running in the remote
start mode. see vehicle Owner's
Manual, chapter "Power locking system"
·
All doors , the engine hood and the
trunk lid must be completely closed and
locked. see vehicle Owner 's Manual,
chapter "Power locking system"
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Remote start key tob range
When the battery is fully charged and
the conditions are optimal, the operating
range of the key fob is a few hundred
yards (meters) .
• Keep a distance of at least 2 yards
(meters) between the remote start key
fob and the vehicle
•
Make sure there are no obstacles
between the remote start key fob and the
vehicle .
•
Keep the antenna of the remote start key
fob uncovered . see Fig. 1
•
Hold the remote start key fob so the
antenna points towards the vehicle .
Bad weather conditions , surrounding
buildings, or a weak battery can
significantly reduce the range of the
remote start key fob .
LED status in the remote start key fob
When you press the INFO button, the LED
in the remote start key fob indicates the
status of the remote start feature see
Fig. 1:
• LED flashes green , 3 times : The vehicle
is in range
• LED flashes red, 3 times : The vehicle is
not in range
•
LED flashes green , 5 times : The engine
is starting
•
Green LED comes on and stays on for
about 2 seconds : The engine is running.
• Red LED comes on and stays on for
about 2 seconds : The engine is shutting
Off .
• LED flashes yellow, once: Battery is low.
see "Replacing the remote start key
fob battery", page 6
Using the remote start feature
The following buttons on the remote
start key fob must be pressed to start the
engine with the remote start feature :
•
Hold (INFO) and press
LED in the key fob flashes green when
the engine is starting. When the green
LED comes on and stays on for about 2
seconds , the engine is running.
(x2)
twice. The
The turn signals flash each time you press
a button on the remote start key fob . The
parking lights come on while the vehicle is
in remote start mode.
Ending the remote start
Press
(x2)
on the remote start key fob to
switch the engine off. The LED flashes
green . When the LED comes on and stays
on for about 2 seconds , the engine is
switched off.
lf the remote start feature switches off
or does not start the engine
lf one of the following conditions occurs ,
the remote start feature will stop, the
engine will be switched off automatically,
or the engine will not start:
•
The vehicle is unlocked. see vehicle
Owner's Manual, chapter "Power locking
system"
• The engine hood or trunk lid is opened.
see vehicle Owner's Manual, chapter
"Power locking system"
• The selector lever is in not in Park (P).
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• A vehicle key is in the ignition.
•
The brake pedal or accelerator pedal is
depressed .
•
The fuel level drops down to reserve
while the engine is running in remote
start mode. see vehicle Owner 's
Manual, chapter "Refueling"
•
The vehicle battery is too weak or is
dead see vehicle Owner 's Manual,
chapter "Vehicle battery"
•
The emergency flashers are switched on
see vehicle Owner 's Manual,
chapter "In an emergency "
• The engine Malfunction lndicator Light
(MIL) was on when the engine was last
switched off or has come on during
remote start mode.
Driving after a remote start
You cannot drive the vehicle if the engine
was started with the remote start feature
or if the engine is running in remote start
mode. To drive, you must first switch the
engine off with the vehicle key or the
starter button, then start it again with the
vehicle key in the ignition switch or with
the starter button.
•
1mproper use of the remote start
feature can cause fire , burns and other
serious injuries.
•
Always park the vehicle in a place that
is vented to the outdoors and has a
continuous exchange of fresh , outside
air.
•
Only use the remote start feature when
no one is next to or inside the vehicle .
•
Always make sure that you can see the
vehicle when the engine is running.
•
Never leave children, disabled persons,
anyone who cannot help themselves ,
or pets in the vehicle . The doors are
locked when the engine is running
with the remote start feature . Vehicle
occupants would be trapped in the
vehicle in an emergency and rescue
from the outside would be delayed .
•
Never start the engine if children
or animals are inside the vehicle .
V\/hen the engine is running, electrical
equipment including electrical seat
adjustment controls can be operated
and cause serious injuries.
•
Always make sure that the area where
the engine runs in remote start mode is
weil ventilated . Never start the engine
or let it run in a garage or in any other
enclosed or confined area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
poisonous , colorless and odorless gas .
Carbon monoxide can impair the ability
to drive, cause dizziness , nausea,
unconsciousness , and even death .
• Never start the engine when the vehicle
is covered with a protective cover. Hot
vehicle components and exhaust could
ignite the protective cover.
•
Never start the engine near
combustible or explosive materials.
The exhaust could ignite flammable
materials.
• Do not use the remote start feature
if the engine Malfunction lndicator
Light (MIL) has come on see vehicle
Owner's Manual, chapter "Engine
control and emission control system",
smoke or unusual smells come from the
vehicle , or an unusual or unexpected
operating condition occurs and the
condition has not been diagnosed and
corrected . Please see an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
• Remote start is possible when one
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or more windows are open. Always
remember that unauthorized access
to the vehicle through open windows ,
including access to your garage or
other property, is possible when the
engine is running in remote start
mode. Always make sure that all of the
windows are securely closed to help
prevent unauthorized access to the
vehicle , its features and contents.
Using the remote start feature can
increase fuel consumption and drain
the vehicle battery.
Use of the remote start feature may
be regulated or prohibited in some
areas . In some areas you may be
required to be able to see the vehicle
when it is running in remote start
mode. Please inform yourself about
state and local requirements that
may apply and be sure to follow them
when using the remote start feature .
Various vehicle functions , such as
the low beam headlights and the
windshield wipers , are disabled when
the engine is running during a remote
Start .
Replacing the remote start key tob
battery
Fig. 2 Accessing the remote start key fob
battery.
Volkswagen recommends having the
battery in the remote start key fob
changed by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
The battery is in the back of the remote
start key fob under a cover (see Fig. 2)
When changing the battery, pay attention
to the correct polarity and use the same
type of battery
Replacing the battery
.
• Insert a suitable tool, e.g., a small
flat-blade screwdriver, into the notch of
the key fob cover in the direction of the
arrow. (see Fig. 2)
•
Lift the battery cover.
•
Push the battery cover slightly in the
direction of the arrow and remove it.
•
Use the small, flat-blade screwdriver to
carefully pry the battery out of the battery
compartment.
•
Lift the button cell and remove it from the
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battery compartment.
• Replace the old button cell battery with
a new one of the same type . Make sure
the plus and minus poles of the battery
are correctly positioned .
•
Push the battery cover in the opposite
direction of the arrow until it clicks into
place .
20 mm button cells and other lithium
batteries will cause serious personal
injury and even death within a short time
if swallowed .
•
Always keep remote control vehicle
key fobs with batteries, spare batteries,
as weil as dead button cell and larger
20 mm batteries out of the reach of
children.
•
Get medical attention immediately if
you suspect that a battery has been
swallowed .
Dispose of old batteries in an
environmentally responsible manner
and keep them out of the reach of
children.
Batteries of the type used in your
remote start key fob may contain
Perchlorate Material. Special
handling may apply - see http://
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate . Obey all legal
requirements regarding handling
and disposal of these batteries.
Authorized Volkswagen dealers
and authorized Volkswagen Service
Facilities are familiar with the
requirements , and we recommend
that you have them perform this
service for you.
Changing the battery improperly can
damage the remote start key fob .
•
Using the wrong battery can damage
the remote start key fob. Replace
a dead battery with a new one that
has the same voltage , size, and
specifications .
•
Make sure the plus and minus poles of
the battery are correctly positioned .
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
FCC-ID: QNFVWRSTT - Remote Start Key Fob
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes :
1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2) l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage
est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
ISED: 6869A-VWRSTT - Remote Start Key Fob
QNFVWRSTR - Remote Start Receiver
6869A-VWRSTR - Remote Start Receiver
Owner's manual
key f ob for remote engine start
August 14th 2018
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