Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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The rear hatch locks automatically when it is closed except in the
following situations:
The vehicle is completely unlocked.
The most recently used vehicle key is inside the vehicle. All turn
signals flash four times.
Locking with a second vehicle key
If the vehicle is locked from the outside with a second valid vehicle
key, any key located inside the vehicle cannot start the engine
→ Starting and stopping 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 → Fig. 26 .
Automatic deactivation of sensors
If the vehicle has not been unlocked or locked for a longer period of
time, the proximity sensors in the door handles 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,
that sensor may be switched off for a short time.