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2022 Volkswagen Atlas Owners Manual - Keyless Access



Keyless Access

Bilt Introduction

Keyless Access makes it possible to unlock and lock the vehicle without actively using the key. A valid vehicle key must be present within the vicinity of the vehicle to use this function.

Unlocking or locking using Keyless Access

Fig. 51 Keyless Access: sensor range.

Fig. 51 Keyless Access: sensor range.

Fig. 52 In door handle: sensors.

Fig. 52 In door handle: sensors.

  1. Sensor on the inside of the driver or passenger door handle.
  2. Sensor on the outside of the driver or passenger door handle.
Unlocking the vehicle
  1. Touch the sensor   on the inside of the driver or passenger door handle.

Locking the vehicle
  1. Switch the ignition off.

  2. Close the driver door or front passenger door.

  3. Touch the sensor   on the outside of the driver or passenger door handle.

The turn signals flash twice when unlocking and blink once when locking.

Unlocking and locking the trunk lid

If the vehicle is locked and a vehicle key is within the trunk lid sensor range, the trunk lid will unlock automatically when opened  .

The trunk lid locks automatically after it closes.

The trunk lid will not lock automatically if the vehicle is completely unlocked.

Deactivating Keyless Access temporarily

You can temporarily deactivate Keyless Access using the following steps to prevent the vehicle from being unlocked and started by unauthorized people:

  1. Lock the vehicle with the  button on the vehicle key.

  2. Then, within five seconds of locking the vehicle, touch the sensor on the outside of the door handle once  . Do not grasp the door handle during this process.

    Keyless Access is now temporarily deactivated.

  3. To check that it has actually been deactivated, wait at least 10 seconds and then pull on the door handle.

    The door should not open.

The next time the vehicle is unlocked, you must use the vehicle key. Keyless Access will be reactivated the next time the vehicle is unlocked.

Operating convenience functions

The electric windows close automatically.

On vehicles with a tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof, the sunroof also closes.

  1. Press and hold the sensor on the driver or passenger door handle for a few seconds   .

The sensor functions can be adjusted in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system.

The unlock function is deactivated for several seconds so that you can check if the vehicle locked correctly.

If the sensor is touched twice, the entire vehicle will unlock even after a single door is unlocked.

Troubleshooting

If Keyless Access is not working

The sensor function may be impaired if the sensor is dirty.

  1. Clean the sensors.

If all turn signals flash four times

The vehicle key that was last used is still in the vehicle.

  1. Remove the key and lock the vehicle.

Automatic sensor deactivation

The sensors will deactivate automatically under the following conditions:

  • If the vehicle is not unlocked or locked for a long period of time

  • If a sensor is triggered too frequently

Reactivating the sensor pads:

  1. Unlock the vehicle using the  button on the vehicle key.

NOTICE

Strong streams of water or vapor could activate the sensors in the door handles if a valid vehicle key is located near the vehicle. If at least one window is open and the sensors in one door handle are permanently activated, then all windows will close. If the stream of water or vapor is removed briefly from the sensor in a door handle and then redirected at the sensor, all of the windows may open .

If the message Keyless faulty. appears in the instrument cluster display, there may be a malfunction in the Keyless Access system. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.


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