Keyless Access
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. 43 Keyless Access: sensor range.
Fig. 44 In door handle: sensors.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
Unlocking:
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Touch the sensor fig. 44
on the inside of the driver or passenger door handle.
Locking:
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Switch the ignition off.
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Close the driver door or front passenger door.
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Touch the sensor fig. 44
on the outside of the driver or passenger door handle.
The turn signals flash twice when unlocking and blink once when locking.
An audible signal may sound simultaneously.
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 fig. 43.
The trunk lid locks automatically after it closes.
The trunk lid will not lock automatically if the vehicle is completely unlocked.
OR: The trunk lid will not lock automatically after closing if there is a vehicle key inside the vehicle.
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:
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Lock the vehicle with the
button on the vehicle key. -
Then, within 5 seconds of locking the vehicle, touch the sensor on the outside of the door handle once fig. 44
. Do not grasp the door handle during this process. -
Keyless Access is now temporarily deactivated.
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Check if it is deactivated by waiting at least ten seconds and then pulling 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
All of the power windows and the sunroof can close automatically.
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Hold your finger on the driver's or front passenger’s door handle sensor fig. 44
for several seconds until the windows and power sunroof are closed.
The unlock function is deactivated for several seconds so that you can check if the vehicle locked correctly.
The vehicle can only be locked when P (Park) is engaged.
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.
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Clean the sensors.
If all turn signals flash four times
The vehicle key that was last used is still in the vehicle.
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Remove the key and lock the vehicle.
Automatic sensor deactivation
The sensors will deactivate automatically under the following conditions:
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If the vehicle is not unlocked or locked for a long period of time
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If a sensor is triggered too frequently
Reactivating the sensor pads:
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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 ⇒ Keyless Access.
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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