Vehicle key set
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Remote control vehicle keys
Emergency key
Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key
Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery
Synchronizing the remote control vehicle key
More information:
Volkswagen Information System
Power locking and closing system
Starting and stopping the engine
Consumer information
Emergency closing and opening
WARNING
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Improper use of remote control vehicle ke ys can result in serious personal injury.
Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. It can be used to start the engine
and operate vehicle systems such as the power windows, leading to serious personal injury.
Children or other unauthorized persons could also lock the doors and the luggage compartment.
Never leave children, disabled persons, or an yon e who cannot help themselves in the
vehicle. The doors can be locked with the remote control vehicle key. This could re sult in
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. For example, depending on th e time of
year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.
Heat build-up in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in
temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temper a tur e s, par ti cularly
in summer. Temperatures can quickl y reach le vels that can cause unconsciousness and
death, particularly to small children.
Never remove the key from the ignition switch w hile the vehicle is moving or rolling to a
stop. The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer or control the vehicle.
Remote control vehicle keys
Fig. 17 Remote control vehicle key with panic button.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Remote control vehicle key
The remote control vehicle key can unlock and lock the vehicle from a distance.
The remote transmitter and battery are inside the remote control vehicle key. T he receiver is inside the
passenger compartment. The ope rating range of the remote control vehicle key for a fresh bat te r y is
several yards (meters) around the vehicle.
If the remote control vehicle key will not lock or unlock your vehicle, you probably need to replace the
battery in the remote control vehicle key, Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery. If this is not
the problem, the key should be resynchronized by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop. See also Synchronizing the remote con-
trol vehicle key.
Panic button
Press button ⇒ fig. 17 only in emergencies! After pushing the butto n, the horn will sound a nd th e turn
signals will flash. Press the button again to switch off the panic feature.
Replacement vehicle keys
The vehicle identification number is required to get a replacement key or an additional rem ote cont rol
vehicle key.
Up to 8 remote control vehicle keys, each of which must be properly cut, cod ed, p rog rammed, and
synchronized, can be used with your vehicle.
Each new vehicle key contains a microchip and must be cod ed wit h th e data fr om the ve hicle's electronic immobilizer. A vehicle key will not work if it does not contain a microchip or contains a chip that
is not coded, even if the key bit was cut correctly.
You can obtain additional or duplicate remote control keys from authorized Volkswagen dealers,
authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities and from certain independent repair facilities and locksmiths
which are qualified to make remote control vehicle ke ys.
Each vehicle key must be programmed by an aut ho rized Volkswagen dealer, an authoriz ed
Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop in order for it to work with your vehicle.
To find the nearest qualified independent repair facility, locksmith, or Volkswagen dealer which can cut
and code replacement vehicle keys, call the VW Customer CARe Hotline at 1-800-822-8 987 or visit
http://www.vw.com and search for “replacement keys.”
Canadian customers can contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen Service Facility or
call the Volkswagen Canada Customer CARE Center at (1-800 -8 22 -8 9 87).
NOTICE
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The remote control vehicle keys contain electrical comp on en ts. Protect them from damage,
moisture and rough handling.
Do not press the buttons on the remote control vehicle key unless you actually want to use the
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function in question. Since terrain and conditions vary, pressing a button on the remote control vehicle
key when it is not necessary may unlock the vehicle or set off the panic alarm, even if you think you
are out of range.
Remote control vehicle key functions can b e temp o rarily disru pte d by interf e r en ce fr om tra ns-
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mitters near the vehicle that use the same frequency range (such as radio equipment or cellular
phones).
Things between the remote control vehicle key and vehi cle, ba d weat her, as well as a weak
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battery can reduce the operating range.
If the remote control vehicle key buttons or the power locking buttons ⇒ fig. 24 are pushed
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repeatedly in quick succession, the power locking system is switched off for a brief period to help keep
it from being overloaded. The vehicle is then unlocked f or about 30 sec o nds. Unless a door or the rear
hatch is opened in this span of time, the vehicle is automatically locked afterwards.
Emergency key
Fig. 18 Releasing the emergency key and removing it from the remote control vehicle key.
Fig. 19 Releasing the emergency key and removing it from a remote control vehicle key with a panic button.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
There is an emergency key inside the remote control vehicle key fob (4) or for manual unlocking and
locking the vehicle.
(1) Emergency key release button.
(2) Locking catch in the remote control vehicle key.
(3) Emergency key in the remote control vehicle key, with eyel et for fastening to a key chain.
(4) Emergency key removed.
Releasing and removing the emergency key
With one hand, press and hold button (1) ⇒ fig. 18 or ⇒ fig. 19.
With the other hand, press the locking catch (2) under the emergency key (4) while pulling the key
out in the direction of the arrow.
Using the emergency key
The emergency key can be used for the following:
Locking and unlocking the glove compartment.
Manually locking and unlocking vehicle.
Reinserting the emergency key
Insert the emergency key (4) or into the openi ng i n th e remote control vehicle key.
Slide the emergency key in the direction opposite to the arrow until it locks into place.
Indicator ligh t in the remote control vehi cle key
Fig. 20 Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key .
Please first read and note the introductory information an d heed the WARNINGS
If a button in the remote control vehicle key is pressed briefly, the indi cat or light (a rrow) ⇒ fig. 20 will
flash once briefly. If you push and hold a button, it flashes repeate dly.
If the indicator light in the remote control vehicle key does not come on when the button is pressed,
the battery inside the key must be replaced.
A Declaration of Compliance with the United St ate s F C C an d Industry Canada regulations is found in
the Consumer Information section of thi s Manual .
Replacing the remote control vehicle key battery
Fig. 21 Removing battery cover from the remote control ve hicle key.
Fig. 22 Opening battery compartment of the remot e co nt rol vehic l e ke y .
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed t he WARNING S
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Volkswagen recommends having the battery in the remote control vehicle key changed by an autho r ized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
The battery is in the remote control vehicle key under a cover ⇒ fig. 21. When changing the battery,
pay attention to the correct polarity and use the same type of batt ery ⇒
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Removing the cover
Take the emergency key out of the remote control vehicle key fo b.
Insert the end of a bent paper clip (or other suitable object) into the opening (1) on the back of the
remote control vehicle key as far as it will go. Then press it down and towards the outer edge of the
remote control vehicle key fob.
Remove the paper clip and remove the cover (2) in the direction of the arrow.
Replacing the battery
Hold the key so that the VW emblem points up.
Pull the battery compartment out ⇒ fig. 22 (3) in the direction of the arrow and remove the battery
(4).
CARefully place the new battery into the batter y compartment slot with the flat side down.
Push the battery compartment in the direction opposite to the arrow back into the remote control
vehicle key fob.
Replacing the cover
Insert the thin left side of the cover ⇒ fig. 21 (2) in the remote control veh icle key and p ress the
thick right side down until the cover locks into place.
Reinsert the emergency key into the remote control vehicle key.
NOTICE
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Changing the battery improperl y can damag e the remote control vehicle key.
Using the wrong battery can damage the remote control vehicle key. Replace a dea d 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.
Dispose of old batteries in an environmentally responsibl e man n er an d keep them out of the
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reach of children.
Batteries of the type used in your remote control vehicle key may contain Perchlorate Material.
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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.
Synchronizing the remote control vehicle key
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
If the button
be locked or unlocked anymore with the remote control vehicle key. Sy nchr oni ze the ve hicle key as
follows:
Synchronizing the remote control vehicle key when the vehicle is closed
Take the emergency key out of the remote control vehicle key fob.
Remove the cap from the door handle on the driver door.
Manually un lock the veh icle with the emerge ncy key within 1 minute.
Switch the ignition on with the remote control vehicle key fob. The synchronization is complete.
Put the emergency key in the remote control vehicle key fob and reinstall the cap.
Synchronizing the remote control vehicle key when the vehicle is open
Turn the ignition on with the remote control vehicle key fob. The synch r oniz at ion is complete.
is pressed often while outside the operating range, it is possible that the vehicle cannot
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