Doors and power locking system
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
The power locking system lets you unlock and lock all doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel filler flap.
The doors can be locked manually if the remote control vehicle key or the power locking system is not working .
The power locking system works properly only when all doors and the trunk lid are completely closed. When the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with the remote control vehicle key.
For vehicles equipped with Keyless Access with push-button start, the vehicle can be locked only if the ignition is switched off and the driver door is closed.
If a door is not closed properly, the vehicle icon appears in the instrument cluster display indicating a door is open. Stop! Open and close the door again.
The vehicle icon may still be displayed even after the ignition is switched off. The instrument cluster display goes out a short time after the vehicle has been locked.
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.
WARNING
Improper use of power locks can result in serious personal injury.
- The power locking switch locks all doors. Locking the doors from the inside can help prevent unintended door opening during a collision and can also prevent unwanted entry from the outside. Locked doors can, however, delay assistance to vehicle occupants and rescue from the outside in an accident or other emergency.
- Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the vehicle. All doors can be locked from the inside with the power lock button. This could leave people trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. Depending on the time of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.
- A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly in the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particularly to small children.
- Never allow passengers to remain in a locked vehicle. In an emergency any person still inside the vehicle might not be able to get out.
NOTE
When locking or unlocking the vehicle manually, remove parts carefully and install them again correctly to avoid damaging the vehicle.
Certain settings are automatically saved by the driver personalization feature .
Indicator light in the driver door
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The indicator light for the power locking system is in the driver door .
If the vehicle is locked: The red LED light flashes for about 2 seconds in short intervals, then slower.
The indicator light does not flash if the vehicle was locked with the power locking switch in the driver door .
Automatic locking and unlocking
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You can change certain power locking system settings in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system .
Automatic locking (Auto lock)
The vehicle locks automatically when it reaches a speed of about 10 mph (15 km/h). When the vehicle is locked, the indicator light comes on in the power locking switch.
Automatic unlocking (Auto unlock)
Auto unlock works only if the vehicle has been automatically locked with the Auto lock feature. When one of the following conditions is met, the doors will unlock automatically.
- The vehicle is not moving and the ignition is switched off or the key is removed from the ignition.
- OR: The selector lever is in park (P).
- OR: You open a door from inside the vehicle.
- OR: After the airbags inflate in a collision .
The indicator light goes out in the power locking switch when the doors unlock .
Automatic unlocking after airbag inflation allows emergency responders to access the vehicle.
Depending on the settings for the power locking system that have been set in the Infotainment system, it may be necessary to press the button on the remote control vehicle key twice to unlock all doors and the trunk lid .
Power locking and unlocking switch
Fig. 55 In the driver and front passenger doors: Power locking switch.
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Key to :
- Unlock the vehicle.
- Lock the vehicle.
The power locking switch works whether the ignition is switched on or off but only when all doors are closed.
If the vehicle is locked with the vehicle key, the power locking switch is deactivated.
If the vehicle is locked from the inside with the power locking switch:
- The yellow indicator light
in the power locking switch comes on to indicate that all doors are locked .
- If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm, the system is not turned on.
Doors can be unlocked and opened separately from inside the vehicle by pulling the door handle to open the door. The rear passenger door handles need to be pulled twice to open the door. The indicator light goes out. The unopened doors and trunk lid remain locked and cannot be opened from the outside.
An open driver door will not be locked. This helps keep the driver from being locked out of the vehicle.
Manually unlocking and locking the driver door
Fig. 56 Driver door: Concealed lock cylinder.
Fig. 57 Driver door handle: Removing the lock cylinder cover.
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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. If the larger side of the vehicle key touches the door handle during locking or unlocking, either pull the door handle slightly or reinsert the vehicle key in the lock cylinder with the opposite side facing up.
- 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.
Keyless Access is not activated if the vehicle is locked manually.
Special considerations when unlocking manually
- If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm system, the alarm will sound when the driver door is opened .
- Switch on the ignition to switch off the alarm.
The electronic immobilizer recognizes a valid remote control vehicle key when the ignition is switched on and deactivates the anti-theft alarm system.
The driver door can still be unlocked and opened separately from inside the vehicle by pulling the door handle to open the door. The rear passenger door handles need to be pulled twice 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 doors
Fig. 58 On the front side of the rear passenger door: Manual lock, covered by a rubber seal.
Fig. 59 On the front side of the rear passenger door: Locking the vehicle with the key bit in the vehicle key.
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The passenger door and rear doors can each be locked manually so that they cannot be opened from outside the vehicle. This will not activate the anti-theft alarm system, when installed.
- Open the door.
- Remove the rubber seal on the front side of the door. The seal is marked with a lock
- Unfold the key bit from the remote control vehicle key .
- Insert the key bit into the slot and turn to lock. On the passenger side doors, turn the key clockwise. On the driver side rear door, turn the key counterclockwise.
- Reinsert the rubber seal and completely close the door.
- Make sure that the door is locked.
- Repeat the procedure for other doors if necessary.
- 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.
The vehicle doors can still be unlocked and opened separately from inside the vehicle by pulling the door handle to open the door.
Child safety lock
Fig. 60 In the rear driver side door: Child safety lock Ⓐ deactivated, Ⓑ activated.
Fig. 61 In the rear passenger side door: Child safety lock Ⓐ deactivated, Ⓑ activated.
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Slot position or :
Child safety lock deactivated.
Child safety lock activated.
The child safety lock keeps the rear doors from being opened from the inside, so that children cannot open them accidentally.
When the child safety lock is activated, the rear doors can only be opened from the outside.
Activating or deactivating the child safety lock
- Unlock the vehicle and open the respective rear door.
- Unfold the key bit from the remote control vehicle key.
- Using the key bit, move the slot into the desired position.
WARNING
When the child safety lock is activated, that rear door cannot be opened from the inside.
- Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves, in the vehicle when locking the doors. This could result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. Depending on the time of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.
- A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly in the summer, heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particularly to small children.
Tips and troubleshooting
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If the red indicator light in the driver door lights up continuously
If the red LED light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds in short intervals, then lights up continuously for about 30 seconds, there is a power locking system malfunction.
- See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
If the turn signals do not flash to confirm locking
If you try to lock the vehicle and the turn signals do not flash to confirm locking:
- At least one of the doors or the trunk lid is open.
If the vehicle locks itself automatically
If the vehicle was unlocked with the remote control vehicle key and the door or the trunk lid has not been opened within several seconds, the vehicle is automatically locked again. This feature helps prevent you from leaving the vehicle unlocked unintentionally.
Locking with a second vehicle key
If a vehicle with Keyless Access is locked from the outside using a second valid vehicle key, any key located inside the vehicle cannot start the engine . A key that was inside the vehicle when it was locked from the outside can be reactivated by pressing the button on the deactivated key.
Locking the vehicle after airbag inflation
If the airbags are activated during a collision, the entire vehicle is unlocked. Depending on the severity of the damage, the vehicle can be locked after a collision when the airbags have deployed.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Open and close a door once.
- Press the
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