Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Switching the ignition on and off
Briefly press the starter button once without operating the brake
or clutch pedals → .
Emergency start feature
If an authorized remote control vehicle key is in the passenger
compartment but the instrument cluster displays No key in range
when you push the starter button, the remote control vehicle key
battery is weak or dead. You can still start the engine using the
Emergency start feature.
Make sure the selector lever is in the Park (P) position.
Hold the remote control vehicle key to the right of the steering
column trim immediately after pressing the starter button
→ Fig. 135 .
The ignition automatically switches on and the engine starts.
Emergency shut-off
If the engine does not switch off by briefly pressing the starter
button, emergency shut-off is necessary:
Press the starter button twice within 3 seconds or press and hold