Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Steering system information
Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS →
Introduction
To help make it more difficult to steal your vehicle, you should
always make sure the steering column is locked before leaving the
vehicle.
Electronic steering column lock
Vehicles with Keyless Access: The steering column is locked if the
driver door is opened with the ignition switched off. The vehicle
must be standing still and the transmission must be in Park (P) on
an automatic transmission vehicle.
If the driver door is opened before the ignition is switched off, the
electronic steering column lock is activated only after the vehicle
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in
vehicle damage.
NOTICE