Open and close the luggage compartment lid as you would a
standard
luggage compartment lid,
Luggage compartment lid
The luggage compartment lid locks automatically when it is closed
except
in the following situations:
x
The vehicle is completely unlocked.
x
When an authorized remote control vehicle key is inside the vehicle.
Locking with a second vehicle key
If a remote control vehicle key is inside the passenger compartment, the vehicle can be locked from
the outside only if a second valid remote control vehicle key is within range.
When the vehicle is locked from the outside, the keyless go (starting) function of any keys left in the
passenger compartment will be deactivated,
Starting and stopping the engine
. A key that was inside
the vehicle when it was locked from the outside is reactivated by pressing the
0
button on the deac-
tivated key
⇒
fig. 23
.
Automatic deactivation of sensors
If the vehicle has not been unlocked or locked for a longer period of time, the proximity sensors in the
passenger door are automatically deactivated.
If a sensor on the door handle of a locked vehicle is activated too often, for instance by a bush or
hedge that rubs against the vehicle, the sensors in the door handle on that side of the vehicle are
switched off for a short time.
The door handle sensors become active again if one of the following events occurs:
x
A short time has passed.
x
OR:
The vehicle is unlocked using the
0
button in the remote control vehicle key.
x
OR:
The luggage compartment lid is opened.
Convenience features
The settings in the
Settings – Convenience
menu,
Volkswagen Information System
determine
which doors open when the door handle unlocking surface is grasped.
NOTICE
The door handle sensor surfaces can be activated by a strong stream of water or steam if a
valid vehicle key is within range of the vehicle.
The door may not open if the outside and inside door handles are used at the same time.
If the vehicle battery or the battery in the remote control vehicle key is weak or dead, it might not
be possible to unlock and lock the vehicle using Keyless Access. The vehicle can still be manually
locked or unlocked with the key bit,
Emergency closing and opening
.
The driver message
Key not in range
appears in the instrument cluster display if there is no
remote control vehicle key inside the vehicle or if the system does not recognize the remote control
vehicle key. The key may not be recognized, for example, if it is covered by something that interferes
with the signal (such as a briefcase), or if the remote control vehicle key battery is weak. Electronic
devices such as mobile phones can also interfere with the signal.
Dirt on the door handles that contains a lot of salt (especially in winter) can affect the way the
door handle sensors work. Cleaning the door handles can help with this problem,
Exterior care and
cleaning
.
