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. 51 Keyless Access: Sensor ranges (general example).
Configuring Keyless Access
The behavior of Keyless Access can be set in the Vehicle menu in the Infotainment system.
Keyless Access can be set so that pushing the button either unlocks the driver door only or unlocks all doors.
The following settings can be applied:
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To unlock: Press the button once, driver door unlocks.
Press the button twice, all doors unlock.
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To lock: Press the button once, driver door locks.
Press the button twice, all doors lock.
If the Keyless Access function is deactivated, it may be subject to functional limitations.
Fig. 52 In door handle: Button to unlock or lock.
Button on the outside of the door handle.
Unlocking the vehicle
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Press button fig. 52 on the outside of the door handle.
Locking the vehicle
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Park the vehicle.
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Press button fig. 52 on the outside of the door handle.
Deactivating Keyless Access temporarily
You can temporarily deactivate the Keyless Access with push-button start unlocking function 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. -
Within 5 seconds of locking the vehicle, press the button on the outside of the door handle once fig. 52
. Do not grasp the door handle during this process.Keyless Access is now temporarily deactivated.
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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.
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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