Power locking and closing system
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Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Description of the power locking system
Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the outside
Valet Parking feature
Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the inside
Unlocking and locking vehicles with Keyless Access
The power locking system works properly only when all doors and the luggage compartment lid are
completely closed. When the driver door is open, the vehicle
cannot
be locked with the remote control
vehicle key.
Leaving the vehicle unlocked for longer periods of non-use (for example, in your garage) can cause
the vehicle battery to drain so that the engine can no longer be started.
More information:
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Exterior views
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Personal comfort setting in the Volkswagen Information System
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Vehicle key set
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Doors
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Luggage compartment lid
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Power windows
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Power sunroof
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Trailer towing
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Emergency closing and opening
WARNING
Improper use of power locks can result in serious personal injury.
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The power locking button locks all doors. Locking the doors from the inside can help
prevent unintended door opening during a collision and can also prevent unwanted entry
from the outside. Locked doors can, however, delay assistance to vehicle occupants and
rescue from the outside in an accident or other emergency.
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Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the vehicle. All
doors can be locked from the inside with the power lock button. This could leave people
trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. Depending on the time of year, people trapped in the
vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.
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A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season. Particularly
in the summer, heat build-up in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle
can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures.
Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and death, particu-
larly to small children.
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Never allow passengers to remain in a locked vehicle. In an emergency any person still
inside the vehicle might not be able to get out.
