Doors
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
WARNING
A door that is not closed properly may open suddenly when the vehicle is moving and cause severe injuries.
- Stop immediately in a safe place and close the door.
- Make sure that the door is safely and completely latched when closed. The closed door must be flush with the surrounding auto body parts.
- Open or close doors only if no one is in the way.
WARNING
A door kept open with the door stop may close in strong winds or on inclines and cause injuries.
- Always hold doors by the door handle while opening and closing.
NOTE
Check to make sure that the windows go down slightly when you unlock the vehicle. Otherwise the windows and seals could be damaged when opening the door.
Display
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
| Lights up | Proper response |
|---|---|
| Icon appears in the display showing an open door. | At least one vehicle door is open or improperly closed. Open and close the door again. |
When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.
If a door is not closed properly, the vehicle icon appears in the instrument cluster display showing an open door.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and options, the icon may still be displayed even after the ignition is switched off as long as the key has not been taken out of the ignition. The icon in the instrument cluster display goes out a short period of time after the vehicle has been locked.
Manually unlocking and locking the driver door
Fig. 52 Driver door handle: Removing the lock cylinder cover.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
When locking the vehicle manually, all doors are locked. To unlock the vehicle manually, turn (counterclockwise) to the unlocking position. When the vehicle is unlocked manually, only the driver door is unlocked. Note the instructions for the anti-theft alarm system .
- Unfold the key bit from the remote control vehicle key .
- If the vehicle has a concealed lock cylinder, insert the key bit from below into the opening of the cover cap on the driver door (arrow) and lift the cover cap off. Grasping the door handle and pulling slightly makes it easier to remove the cap.
- Insert the key bit into the lock cylinder of the driver door and unlock or lock the door.
- Reinsert the cover cap from top to bottom and press until it clicks into place. Grasping the door handle and pulling slightly makes it easier to reinstall the cap.
Special considerations when unlocking
- If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm system, the system remains activated for the unlocked vehicle. But the alarm is not triggered at first .
- Open the driver door. The alarm will sound.
- Switch on the ignition. For vehicles with Keyless Access, deactivate the alarm by holding the remote control vehicle key to the right of the steering column trim and pressing the starter button , if necessary. The electronic immobilizer recognizes a valid remote control vehicle key when the ignition is switched on and deactivates the anti-theft alarm system.
NOTE
If the vehicle's battery fails or the power windows won't work, the door windows are not lowered when the door is opened or closed. Always close and open the door carefully to help prevent damage to the window, the paint, or the rubber seal.
NOTE
To help prevent vehicle damage, carefully remove and properly reinstall parts after manual locking or unlocking.
The driver door can still be unlocked and opened separately from the inside the vehicle by pulling the door handle to open the door .
The anti-theft alarm system, when installed, is not activated when the vehicle is locked manually with the key bit .
Manually locking the passenger door
Fig. 53 On the edge of the passenger door: Manually locking the door with the vehicle key.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
The passenger door can be locked manually so that it cannot be opened from outside the vehicle. This will not activate the anti-theft alarm system, when installed.
- Open the door.
- Unfold the key bit from the remote control vehicle key .
- Insert the key bit into the slot and turn clockwise (arrow) to the locked position.
- Close the door.
- Make sure that the door is locked.
- Have the vehicle checked immediately by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
A door that has been locked manually will be unlocked again if the vehicle is unlocked or the door is opened from the inside.
NOTE
If the vehicle's battery fails or the power windows won't work, the door windows are not lowered when the door is opened or closed. Always close and open the door carefully to help prevent damage to the window, the paint, or the rubber seal.
The passenger door can be unlocked and opened separately from inside the vehicle by pulling the door handle to open the door .
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